Pompey Hollow Road

By: Julie Oleszek

Narrated by: Tim Tidball

Charlotte and Simone have an unusual friendship.

Charlotte is the daughter of James Worthington, a wealthy tobacco plantation owner and enslaver. Simone, the daughter of a slave, was taken from her mother’s arms and sold to James.

When Simone arrives at Huntington Manor Plantation at seven years old, she and Charlotte have an immediate bond. But as the girls mature, there is no denying their different positions on the plantation—Charlotte is privileged, and Simone is an enslaved servant.

Then, fourteen-year-old Tilby Smith, another slave purchased by Charlotte’s father, arrives on the plantation, and shortly afterward, he and Simone become confidants, keeping secrets from the other slaves—and even Charlotte. But, Tilby and Simone soon find themselves in a dire situation...Charlotte wants to help her friend and soon discovers that her sheltered and obedient life becomes one of rebellion, conviction, and undying sacrifices.

Pompey Hollow Road explores friendship at its fondest in the 1800s at the height of slavery and abolition—and how far one will go to protect another from the injustices of society.

©2023 Julie Oleszek (P)2024 Julie Oleszek

Great book

Just finished listening to Pompey Hollow Rd. and I loved it. I listen only in the car so I couldn't wait to get back to it each day on my drive. I can't wait for the sequel. Definitely on my list for listens. Very well written and narration was well done. I highly recommend!

Incredible

I have read all of Julie’s books! She is an exceptional writer with a true talent for pulling you into a story. I actually read the paperback version of this book a few months ago and decided to listen to the story again on audio. Well done! I am hoping there will be many more.

Engaging and Worthy of High Praise

Julie Oleszek writes beautifully. Although each of Julie's novels are great in its own right, this one really captured my interest and invoked a range of emotions. It may be my favorite. The characters are believable, and the historical information is true to the time period and well researched. The narration of this book impressed me too. I highly recommend this title. If you like historical fiction, you will want to read this book! I look forward to Julie's next book.

Profound

The story depicts a painful period of American history. However, it is told with love, and the absence of explicit horrific details. This superbly written story is appropriate for all ages.

The narrators voice

The narrators voice kept me listening. The story too was nice, that I couldn’t stop listening till the end.