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Abina and the Important Men by Trevor R. Getz and illustrator Liz Clarke follows Abina Mansah’s journey from enslavement under Quamina Eddoo’s governance to Cape Coast, where she fights for her freedom in court. The novel spans five parts, including a graphic history, court transcripts, historical context, reading guide, and scholarly essays and resources, providing a multifaceted look at Abina's struggle within the context of 19th-century West African society and British colonial rule.