Kitui and the Fresnel Lens - Armstrong, Sara L.
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Kitui, a slave on a plantation in pre-Civil War Louisiana, uses her powers of memory and observation to teach herself to read and write. As lady's maid to the plantation owner's daughter, she moves about unnoticed regarded as little more than a piece of furniture. Acting as a spy for the Union, Kitui transmits information about the Confederacy's plans gathered from overheard conversations and confidential documents. Her most dangerous mission is locating the dismantled lighthouse hidden by the Confederacy to hamper Union naval operation. This story is filled with action, romance, heart…mehr

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Kitui, a slave on a plantation in pre-Civil War Louisiana, uses her powers of memory and observation to teach herself to read and write. As lady's maid to the plantation owner's daughter, she moves about unnoticed regarded as little more than a piece of furniture. Acting as a spy for the Union, Kitui transmits information about the Confederacy's plans gathered from overheard conversations and confidential documents. Her most dangerous mission is locating the dismantled lighthouse hidden by the Confederacy to hamper Union naval operation. This story is filled with action, romance, heart stopping chases and even a battle at sea. The ending is filled with unexpected events and inspiring moments. You won't be disappointed.
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Sara Armstrong is a fearless adventurer whose life journey has taken her through the heart of history's most perilous moments. Born in Chicago, she set out on a bold path, joining the Peace Corps in 1966 in search of adventure. But nothing could have prepared her for the turbulent years ahead. In 1968, she married a Ugandan and stepped into a nation on the brink of chaos. As Idi Amin Dada seized power, Sara found herself navigating life under dictatorship, witnessing firsthand the unraveling of a once-thriving country. She lived as an ordinary citizen, but her experiences were anything but surviving political unrest, adapting to uncertainty, and enduring the harrowing realities of Amin's brutal rule. Her book, The Shattered Pearl, offers a vivid and unflinching account of those years, capturing both terror and resilience. After leaving Uganda, Sara faced new challenges: widowed, raising two children alone, caring for aging parents, and breaking barriers as the first Mayor of Shorter, Alabama. A seminary graduate with a master's degree in religious education, she has devoted her life to supporting others, sharing faith, and helping people navigate grief. Now in Atlanta, surrounded by her loving family including two children, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Sara continues to inspire through her social media platform, Grateful Grief, and YouTube channel, FaithTeacher Sara, where she shares stories of hope, healing, and perseverance.