By Lisa Foster & Mary Lou Murray Coombs

A true-to-life account of an ex-slave’s life, this story gives a snapshot view of Charleston from 1862-1931 through the eyes of Janie Mitchell, based on her own writings. Janie Mitchell, Reliable: An ex-slave’s recipe for living chronicles Janie’s life as well as her relationship with her owners, the Rutledge family, and her later employment with other Charleston families. It offers readers a unique perspective on Charleston during the Civil War and Reconstruction and sheds light on attitudes toward slavery during this time.

Leather bound, History