Inspired by the timeless words of Genesis 8:22, ‘While the earth remains, seedtime and harvest, cold and heat, summer and winter, day and night, shall not cease,’ The Fortunes of Blues and Blessing unfolds as a sweeping historical saga that illuminates the journey of an extraordinary black family in America.

Spanning over a century and five generations, this captivating novel takes root in 1849, tracing the family’s roots from Sierra Leone to the rice plantations of Georgia.

At the heart of this gripping tale is Hercules, a young African enslaved and renamed upon arrival in Charleston. His bond with Rachel, a fellow captive, forms the foundation of a remarkable legacy. As their daughter Maia grows up amidst the privilege of the Bailey Plantation, her path intersects with the turbulent backdrop of the Civil War. Fleeing the plantation, Maia returns to Ossabaw Island, where she finds solace and love in Aaron, a skilled tradesman seeking refuge.

As the years unfold, the family flourishes and migrates inland, overcoming adversity with resilience and determination. Maia embraces her passion for writing, while Aaron becomes a trailblazer in the construction industry. Their daughter Diana, a talented singer and Fisk Jubilee Singer, grapples with her dreams of fame and the complexities of identity. Meanwhile, Maia’s grief for lost children and Aaron’s burning desire to empower his people shape their destinies.

Through the fortunes and misfortunes they encounter, this family bears witness to the profound impact of chance and choice on their lives. Blending the depth of ‘Roots’ with the captivating journey of ‘Forrest Gump,’ this enthralling narrative introduces readers to real-life black individuals who have left an indelible mark on African-American history.

Immerse yourself in a tale where the extraordinary becomes ordinary, where the struggles and triumphs of one family mirror the collective experience of a resilient community.

In the depths of struggle and the heights of triumph, discover the extraordinary journey of a black family across generations and continents…