The book Aiola LeRoy; or, Sublime Shadows by Frances Ellen Watkins Harper is a novel published in 1892 that tells the story of a young African-American woman who is forced to find her place in a world engulfed by racial prejudice and social inequality. The main character, Aiola Leroy, searches for her identity and fights for her rights and dignity in the changing world after the American Civil War. The book details complex race relations, issues of free labor and freedom from slavery, emphasizing the importance of confidence and fighting for justice. Ayola LeRoy; or, Sublime Shadows is an important work of African American literature that helps to understand the history and struggle for equality.