Clotel (Unabridged)

Written by William Wells Brown

Narrated by Digital Voice Marcus G

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.

In the opulent halls of Virginia, a secret unfolds. Clotel, a young woman of captivating beauty, bears an uncanny resemblance to the late President Jefferson. As whispers of her true parentage ripple through the South, Clotel and her enslaved mother, Currer, find themselves on a perilous path. Torn apart by ruthless auctioneers, they face the unimaginable horrors of separation, enduring physical and emotional abuse. Yet, amidst the crushing weight of their circumstances, an unwavering flame of hope flickers within them. Will they overcome the cruelty of a nation built on bondage, or will their fates be forever intertwined with the dark legacy of their father? Uncover the truth in "Clotel," a powerful testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Falcon Press
• Release date: Mar 24, 2022
• ISBN: 9798868746635

William Wells Brown

William Wells Brown (1814–1884) was a career abolitionist who escaped slavery before the age of 20. As a young man, Brown worked on a steamboat, while learning how to read and write. He joined several anti-slavery groups and began helping other African Americans seeking asylum. Brown went on to lecture and write several books detailing the horrors of slavery. In 1847, he published Narrative of William W. Brown, a Fugitive Slave, a memoir detailing his own harrowing account. This was followed by 1853’s Clotel, which is often considered the first African American novel.