Feb 24, 2024 · 56 min
In this episode, I welcome author and screenwriter Don Alexander and we discuss his novel: Shackles of a Freeman: the Untold Story of Lewis Sheridan Leary. Leary was the son of a free black man in Antebellum North Carolina who finds his way into the ranks of John Brown and is involved in raid on Harper's Ferry. This is a gripping historical fiction and Don helps us understand the complexities of the era. You can read my review of the book HERE And grab a copy for yourself HERE Enjoy!