Moussane: The River's Daughter
About this ebook
In 15th-century West Africa, on the banks of the great Senegal River, a girl is born to a revered priestess. Marked by the spirits and destined for a journey beyond her tribe, Moussane’s story begins where the African diaspora truly begins— in ritual, resistance, and raw beauty.
This powerful historical fiction short story introduces readers to the ancestral forces behind the Blood for Pearlsuniverse. In just 18 gripping pages, Moussane offers a rare, spiritual perspective on the lives shattered before the Middle Passage — and a haunting call to remember.
Perfect for fans of literary historical fiction, African heritage, women’s spiritual journeys, and pre-colonial epics, Moussane – The River’s Daughter is both a standalone tale and a must-read prequel to Beyond – The Door of No Return.
⭐ For readers of Yaa Gyasi, Toni Morrison, and Chinua Achebe
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Read the story before the voyage. Know the name before it was taken.
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About the author
Peter Von Perle is an award-nominated historical fiction author who unearths forgotten legacies from the edges of empire. His Blood for Pearls series explores the collision of African and Indigenous Caribbean worlds during the rise of the Atlantic slave trade, blending lyrical storytelling with deep historical insight. With Moussane – The River’s Daughter, he invites readers into a haunting tale of origin, memory, and resistance—perfect for fans of literary fiction, ancient cultures, and powerful hidden histories.
