Dangerous Freedom (2021) is a historical novel by Trinidad born writer Lawrence Scott about Dido Elizabeth Belle (1761-1804).

Dido Elizabeth Belle was born into slavery. Her father, Captain John Lindsay of the British Royal Navy, took Dido with him when he returned to England in 1765 and left her to be raised by his uncle Willam and aunt Elizabeth.

The Earl and Countess of Mansfield lived at Kenwood House in Hampstead. They were already raising another great-niece, Lady Eliabeth Murray.

Dido Elizabeth Belle lived at Kenwood House for 31 years.