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The story of land and sea unfolds in a small North Carolina coastal town as the American Revolution draws to a close. The narrative weaves through three generations of a single family, exploring the tangled relationships of fathers and daughters, mothers and sons, and the complex dynamics between master and slave. These characters confront the turmoil of war, the threat of kidnapping, and the brutal realities of slavery while yearning for redemption and love.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Katy Simpson Smith
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