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Dessa Rose by Sherley A. Williams is a historical novel following a fugitive slave, Dessa Rose, who grapples with the trials of enslavement and strives for freedom. After escaping from jail with help, Dessa finds refuge on Ruth Sutton's farm where they forge a bond. They execute a scheme to fund their escape by reselling fugitive slaves, ultimately finding freedom and forming lasting alliances throughout their journey. Topics of violence and trauma related to slavery and sexual assault are depicted.