A Mercy (novel)

*A Mercy* by Toni Morrison is a novel set in 17th-century America that explores themes of slavery, human connection, and redemption. It tells the interconnected stories of diverse characters—including an African woman named Florens, her enslaved lover, and a Quaker woman—highlighting the struggles and hardships they face living on a colonial farm. Through rich, lyrical language, Morrison examines the complexity of morality, the influence of history, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst adversity. The novel offers a profound reflection on compassion, identity, and the scars left by violence and oppression.