In Lynda R. Edwards' utopian fantasy Friendship Estate, Jamaicans take the torch of freedom into their own hands and join the abolition movement that is gathering force in Britain.

Good-hearted Lords and Ladies work behind the scenes to grease the wheels of progress as we witness the intricate romances and elegant customs of a bygone age while meeting a captivating array of characters.

Lynda's book transcends history's oppressive grasp and conjures up a romantic age where anything is possible. We emerge from her dream world with renewed faith in the possibilities that lie ahead. By showing us what might have been, she points the way to what yet might be. If only...