In the waning days of the Civil War, brothers Prentiss and Landry - freed by the Emancipation Proclamation - seek refuge on the homestead of white farmer George Walker and his wife, Isabelle. Parallel to their story runs a forbidden romance between two Confederate soldiers. But when their secret is discovered, the resulting chaos brings convulsive repercussions for the entire community. With candor and sympathy, this novels introduces an unforgettable cast of characters, depicting Georgia in the violent crucible of Reconstruction.
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