Shades of War

✍ Scribed by Harper, Dara

• Book ID: 107173842
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Year: 2012
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 25 KB
• Category: Fiction

✦ Synopsis

The year is 1776. America is in a bloody battle to end British rule and Phoebe Fraunces is fighting for her own independence. She faces unspeakable challenges as a free woman of color, but finds the courage to make her own way.

This play is inspired by the true story of a remarkable woman who played a crucial role in our nation's history. Shades Of War has exposed Off-Broadway audiences and theatergoers across the nation to a timeless story about the consequences of love and the true value of freedom. Playwright Dara Harper also wrote Passing and penned two novels; Magic In Moon Time and Grits & Grace.

From the Author

Dara Harper is was born in Detroit, MI and developed a passion for storytelling at an early age. She is a novelist, Off-Broadway playwright, journalist, artist and award winning filmmaker. She won the Best African American Filmmaker Award at the Brooklyn Film Festival for her short film, la Revolution. While residing in New York City, she was accepted into the Harlem Writer's Guild.

Her feature film, Sweeter Without Sugar was an official selection at the African American Women In Cinema Film Festival. Her debut play, Passing had a sold-out run Off Broadway and was nominated for an AUDELCO Award. She authored two novels, Magic In Moon Time and Grits & Grace and several plays including Passing and Shades Of War.

She finds inspiration in Maya Angelou, Toni Morrison, rainy days and a great cup of espresso.