Midnight Rider

Hannah gleans crucial intelligence through overheard conversations, fragmented information, and accidental discoveries. How does this depiction reflect her position as a marginalized observer?

What different forms of bondage does the novel present in order to highlight the dynamics of colonial oppression?

How does Harlow use documented historical events to drive the plot and inform the characters’ key motivations? To what extent does she remain true to the details of the original events?