The Poison Place

Set against the backdrop of 1827, the narrative unfolds through Moses Williams, a former slave, as he recounts his experiences at Charles Wilson Peale's renowned Philadelphia museum. His story reveals a complex friendship and rivalry with Peale's son, Raphael, alongside Moses's growing frustrations over broken promises of freedom. Tension mounts as he grapples with unsettling suspicions about Peale's involvement in his own son's death, providing a poignant exploration of themes like loyalty, betrayal, and the quest for liberation.