Yellow Crocus (Freedman/Johnson, #1)

by Laila Ibrahim

“Young ladies may speak to young men about the weather, meals, clothing, and their relatives. Avoid conversation concerning politics, finance, or religion. Though a gentleman may bring up such topics, and a lady must follow where a gentleman leads, a skilled lady will return the conversation to an appropriate topic.”

The world is not always kind, but every person has their place in it. Edward has his place, and the young slave has hers. You have yours. We may not choose our place, we may not enjoy it, but we must accept it.”