Alan Cheuse author event March 26, 2011

Alan Cheuse discusses his novel Song of Slaves in the Desert ($25.99). Tracing the thread of slavery from 1500s Timbuktu up to the Civil War, Cheuse explores one man’s struggle with the legacy of slavery and the loyalty of family, brought into sharp focus as he finds himself attracted to one young slave woman. Cheuse is frequently heard on National Public radio and is the author of To Catch the Lightning.

Official Website: http://bookpassage.com/event/alan-cheuse-song-slaves-desert