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DEBUT In 1630, the real-life figure Anneke Jans immigrated from Europe to North America, and in this fictionalized biography, Freels tells the story of her life in the Dutch colony of New Netherland. Anneke lived in the chief settlement of New Amsterdam, now known as Lower Manhattan. Drawing from Dutch archival records for the historical facts, Freels imbues the story with imagination and a keen eye for detail. New...Log In or Sign Up to Read More