Kentucky, 1850. Jarret, an enslaved groom, forms an extraordinary bond with a bay foal destined to break records across the South. Decades later, a Civil War artist and a daring New York gallery owner find their lives intertwined with the stallion’s legacy.
Washington, DC, 2019. Jess, a Smithsonian scientist, and Theo, an art historian, uncover a hidden history—the power of the horse and the unsung Black horsemen who shaped his legend.
Spanning centuries, this sweeping novel explores the deep connections between human and animal, art and history, and freedom and oppression. From the racetracks of the antebellum South to the cutting-edge museums of today, this is a tale of resilience, redemption, and a horse whose story refuses to be forgotten.
