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Benjamin January, a musician in New Orleans, returns to the slavery of Mon Triomphe, Simon Fourchet's upriver sugar plantation, to unravel secrets and sins which have manifested in a mysterious fire, a poisoning, a murder, and voodoo curse marks.
Is Sold Down the River appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This historical mystery set on an antebellum Louisiana plantation contains murder, poisoning, violence, and the brutal realities of slavery. The protagonist navigates systemic racism and dangerous situations while investigating supernatural elements and crime.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include slavery, murder, and poisoning (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Older teens interested in historical mysteries will appreciate the atmospheric setting and complex investigation combining voodoo, murder, and plantation secrets.