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Set amid the turmoil of the Civil War, the sprawling estate of the Chance family in pre-state West Virginia becomes the backdrop for a family divided by war and inheritance. With the patriarch gone, half of his estate is bequeathed to Lucinda, the daughter of his second wife. The eldest son, Jeff, designated as her guardian until she comes of age or marries, is determined to thwart her claim. As brothers align with Confederate and Union causes, the family's internal strife mirrors the national conflict, leading to suspenseful confrontations over the family's fortunes.
First publish date: 1976
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Mignon Good Eberhart
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