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Biographical note
Joy Jordan-Lake has written more than a half dozen books, including the novel Blue Hole Back Home, which won the Christy Award in 2009 for Best First Novel. The book, which explores racial violence and reconciliation in the postâCivil Rights South, went on to be chosen as the Common Book at several colleges, as well as being a frequent book club pick. Jordan-Lake holds a PhD in English, is a former chaplain at Harvard, and has taught literature and writing at several universities. Her scholarly work Whitewashing Uncle Tomâs Cabin draws on the narratives, journals, and letters of enslaved and slaveholding antebellum women, research that led her to the story behind A Tangled Mercy. Living outside of Nashville, she and her husband have three children. To learn more about the author and her work, visit www.joyjordanlake.com.<p>A Goodreads Hot Reads Selection</p><p>âSatisfyingâŚ[<i>A Tangled Mercy</i>] will appeal to admirers of Sue Monk Kiddâs <i>The Invention of Wings</i>.â <b>â<i>Library Journal</i></b></p><p>âA novel of secrets, racial tensions, family, and a love that withstands the passage of time, <i>A Tangled Mercy</i> is truly enthralling.â <b>âHistorical Novel Society (Editorâs Choice)</b></p><p>âJordan-Lake brings us the aroma, taste, and view of Charleston as vividly as if we stood in the middle of the scene. The depth of emotion and veracity of the story sets this novel apart, as it brings a lost and critical piece of southern history to light. [It] is about the important things in our lifeâhow art undoes our chaos; how history is part of our present; and how defiant love and forgiveness conquer hatred and bigotry.â <b>âPatti Callahan Henry, <i>New York Times</i> bestselling author of <i>The Bookshop at Waterâs End</i></b></p><p>âA must-read novel for today. Weaving the story of a slave uprising in 1822 Charleston with one set during the 2015 massacre at Charlestonâs AME Church, <i>A Tangled Mercy</i> reminds us of yesterdayâs atrocities and todayâs ongoing racial travesties. Throughout the novel, author Joy Jordan-Lake offers readers compelling characters, evocative writing, and an engrossing and appalling look at time past and time present.â <b>âM.K. Tod, author of <i>Time and Regret</i></b></p><p>âJoy Jordan-Lake has done a masterful job with her new novel, <i>A Tangled Mercy</i>. She captures the beauty, charm, and challenges of one of Americaâs great cities, Charleston, South Carolina. In the historical-cultural context of Charleston, her writing is an inspiration. Through rich character development, she gives us an intimate view of its African American life. <i>A Tangled Mercy</i> is a must-read for those who want to experience the South. We meet a variety of people, both living and dead, that represent the iconic, âEmmanuel Nine.ââ <b>âAfrican Methodist Episcopal Bishop John Richard Bryant, retired</b></p><p>âJoy Jordan-Lakeâs <i>A Tangled Mercy</i> is an incredibly compelling and meticulously researched historical novel that will have you thinking about it long after you turn the last page. The dual narrative interweaves the story of Harvard grad student Kate Draytonâs journey to Charleston, South Carolina, to find answers about her deceased motherâs troubled past, with the little known but fascinating story of the Charleston slave uprising of 1822. It is a powerful and culturally relevant tale that should be on everyoneâs must-read list this year.â <b>âJane Healey, author of <i>The Saturday Evening Girls Club</i></b></p>