A bargain with rusted roofs amidst seven hills

<p>In <em>A Bargain with Rusted Roofs Amidst Seven Hills</em> B. B. Blossom weaves a haunting tapestry of historical fiction and poetry tracing the indomitable spirit of Awelewa a young woman from the vibrant Kingdom of Ayegbeni in 18th-century West Africa. Born to a lineage of warriors Awelewa's life of promise shatters when slave raiders tear her from her beloved prince Adele and her homeland thrusting her into the harrowing Middle Passage. Sold into bondage at the Woodgate House in York she endures unimaginable horrors-rape loss and the stripping of her identity-rechristened as Catherine. Yet Awelewa's story is one of resilience and defiance. Through lyrical prose and evocative poetry she reclaims her power mastering survival in a world that seeks to break her and finding solace in dreams of Ibadan a city of rusted roofs and seven hills where her spirit merges with the legendary Efunsetan Aniwura.</p><p>Spanning centuries this poignant narrative explores the enduring legacy of slavery colonialism and neo-colonialism while celebrating African cultural heritage and the unyielding strength of Black women. From the river festivals of Ayegbeni to the shores of Liverpool Blossom's vivid imagery and rhythmic verse illuminate the pain beauty and triumph of the African diaspora. Awelewa's journey-echoed in poems like The Definition of No and Let Femme Fly-is a testament to the power of identity and resistance making this book a must-read for fans of Toni Morrison and Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Perfect for readers of African-American historical fiction literary poetry and feminist narratives this work is a profound meditation on history womanhood and the unbreakable human spirit.</p>