Meet the Characters Who Bring Immortal Heart to Life

In Immortal Heart, every character has a purpose—and a past. From forgotten country roads to the bustling spirit of Harlem, this historical supernatural novel follows the journey of a young woman born into bondage whose story stretches across time, loss, and fierce resilience.

Here’s your first glimpse into the souls that shape Harriet’s world.

Harriet – The Heart That Refuses to Break

Born in the shadows of slavery and tragedy, Harriet carries a quiet strength—and a secret. She is a healer, a survivor, and a woman of fierce compassion. Her voice, full of pain and poetry, guides readers through the decades of her life as she searches for freedom, purpose, and the family she lost.

Meshach Turner – The Man Who Waited

Handsome, streetwise, and burdened by his past, Meshach crosses paths with Harriet when she’s learning to stand again. He’s no stranger to struggle or second chances. Their connection is slow-burning, raw, and real—but it doesn’t come without cost.

Essie Mae Mcflenory – The Blade Behind the Smile

A closeted lesbian in a time that demanded silence, Essie is Harriet’s best friend and greatest confidante. Pretty and polite on the surface, she carries a blade under her skirt and a secret life in Harlem’s underground. Loyal to the core, but she doesn’t trust easily—especially not Harriet’s other friends.

Clotilde Dupré – The Beautiful Ghost

She’s refined, radiant, and utterly tragic. A Creole woman who spent her life slipping between the cracks of society, Clotilde is Harriet’s complicated friend—both mirror and warning. Some see her as a survivor. Others see her as a shadow of what could have been.

Lizaque Mayora Williams – The Voice That Faded

Once a promising writer with a vibrant spirit, Liza’s descent into isolation and addiction breaks Harriet’s heart. Their friendship, forged in the Harlem Renaissance, is a reminder of both brilliance and the burdens of love when it’s misplaced.

Mary Wheaton – The Quiet Warrior

A widowed Quaker woman who once helped run the Underground Railroad, Mary is more than a mentor to Harriet—she’s the one who taught her to read, write, and reclaim her worth. Her quiet strength leaves a permanent imprint on Harriet’s journey.

Waya Sequi – The Last of His Kind

Harriet’s Cherokee grandfather, Waya is part shaman, part guardian, and entirely unforgettable. He is the first person who truly sees Harriet—not just for who she is, but for what she’s destined to become.

Why These Characters Matter

Immortal Heart isn’t just Harriet’s story. It’s about the people who shape her, test her, hurt her, and help her heal. Each of them carries their own secrets, regrets, and hopes. Together, they form a tapestry of love, survival, and legacy that spans generations.

As you turn the pages, you’ll find pieces of yourself in these characters—their heartbreaks, their defiance, their longing to be seen and remembered.

📚 Coming August/September 2025
Let their voices guide you. Let their stories awaken something in yours.
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