Ours. Die Stadt

A visually stunning epic about freedom - "A bold, wild, often mesmerizing book." North of St. Louis, in the 1830s, lies a town not found on any map: Ours. Founded and protected by the powerful Saint, a mysterious woman with even more mysterious powers, it serves as a refuge for the lost, the formerly enslaved, the rescued. Here, they put down roots, become neighbors and families, lovers. For decades, Saint and her silent companion manage to shield the community from the brutal evils of the world. But as their own wounds cast darker shadows and a new power invades the town, the community begins to wonder if safety must inevitably be built on unfreedom, even in a place like theirs. Phillip B. Williams' "Ours" is a visionary novel that finds a voice for our present in the radical reimagining of the past, and tells an intimate yet elemental story about what it means to be human. "This novel soars to the highest heavens." "Fans of The Underground Railroad and The Water Dancer will devour this lyrical and surreal saga... Absolutely liberating.".