Meyrick's Promise: Or Little Fugitives From The Jamaica Rebellion In 1865 is a historical fiction novel by Eliza C. Phillips. The story is set in Jamaica during the time of the Morant Bay Rebellion in 1865, which was a significant event in the country's history. The novel follows the journey of three young siblings, who are forced to flee their home after their parents are killed during the uprising. The main character, Meyrick, is a young boy who...
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