The Indigo Girl by Natasha Boyd

This book brings a story of a remarkable young woman who became a footnote in history and the author brilliantly revives her appearance from the past. 

Set in South Carolina in the first half of the 18th century, when Charleston is known as Charles Town, Eliza Lucas conveys her extraordinary story. 

At the age of 16, her father leaves her in charge of their plantations, while he travels to Antigua to further his political ambition. 

While inspecting plantations before her father leaves, she learns about indigo, used as a die of dark blue. Indigo is known as hard to cultivate and the dye-making process might be even harder. 

Her love for botany makes her eager to experiment in horticulture. And her determination to succeed makes her commit to trying and retrying to harvest this plant.

This story fiercely captures Eliza’s spirit and desire to succeed. It is so profound; it will linger with you long after you are done reading. 

This book reminds me of Help by Kathryn Stockett, which went straight to stardom and the big screen. 

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