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Among Kings: The Amazing Adventures of the Congo's African American Livingstone and the Courageous People who Toppled King Leopold II (Hardcover)

Among Kings: The Amazing Adventures of the Congo's African American Livingstone and the Courageous People who Toppled King Leopold II (Hardcover)

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Discover the powerful story of a courageous African American man who risked everything to save a nation. 

Among Kings is the untold story of the high-stakes human rights battle between African American missionary William Sheppard and Belgium's King Leopold II, which led to the world's first international human rights trial.

In post-Civil War Virginia, William Sheppard pursues his lifelong dream of becoming a missionary in Africa. But as an African American man, he faces heartbreaking prejudice from the Presbyterian missions board.

Unexpectedly, he is matched with an unlikely colleague—the very white Samuel Lapsley. A deep interracial friendship emerges as the two venture deep into the dangerous, Belgian-controlled Congo ruled by the evil King Leopold II.

Traveling by steamship 1,000 miles up the Congo River, these two novice missionaries battle lurking pythons, rampant disease, cannibal tribes, and all the King's men.

When Sheppard and Lapsley discover Leopold has enslaved the Congo for the rubber and ivory trade, they speak out against the atrocities, inciting the King's fury.

Leopold lashes back with a slander lawsuit against Sheppard, leading to the first international human rights trial. Millions of lives hang in the balance.

Who will win? The missionary or the monarch?

🚩Here's what readers say:
"I was utterly absorbed in Among Kings."
"Among Kings is astonishing!"
"A riveting thriller."
"Fascinating historical fiction."
"I was utterly absorbed."
"I was up until 3 a.m. reading."
"I never knew this history."
"The characters are vivid."
"I'd never heard of William Sheppard or King Leopold II."
"A spellbinding book, haunting and lyrical."
"A story of courage and unusual bravery."
"It opened a chapter of history I had never read before."
"The book is addictive, deep, and fascinating."
"A riveting read about history, crime, and faith in the Congo."
"Significant, surprising, and satisfying."
"Destined to be your next binge."
"LOVE this book."

Among Kings includes historical photos, author's notes, and Book Club Leader’s Guide Questions.

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