Miles, Tiya: The Cherokee Rose

[["With the character arcs and the exploration of an often-overlooked area of historythe Native American ownership of African slavesthis is a solid choice for book clubs that savor meaty discussions." Library Journal [["]][a] wrenching yet enlightening saga. Readers will be taken with the way this novel blends past and present." Publishers Weekly [["An enchanting examination of bloodlines, legacy and the myriad braches of a diverse family tree." Kirkus Reviews [["With both modern-day and historical characters equally believable in their desires and life journeys, this novel tells a little-known story that is complex and captivating." Foreword Reviews [[ "Through splendid characterizations and well documented anecdotes, the reader is given a glimpse into many events of Cherokee history, but with the author's expertly crafted writing and through the personalized telling, the history, which can often be dry in other formats, comes to life vividly."--Cherokee One Feather [[ "Tiya Miles's new book, The House on Diamond Hill, delves into the Chief Vann House's formative years, bringing to life the complex world of a multiracial and multicultural frontier South. . . . Deserves a prominent place on the bookshelves of anyone interested in Native Americans, slavery, plantation labor, or the antebellum South, as well as anyone who appreciates a beautiful, poignant read."--Southern Cultures [[ "Challenges us to look past the plantation's exquisite grounds and fully examine the worlds of the people who once lived and labored there. It is a must read for anyone interested in the histories of slavery, gender, Native America, and colonialism."--West Virginia History