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The novel follows Austin Hutchinson, who seeks God’s guidance while attempting to help his friend Henry‑James avoid being sold at a slave auction. With the Civil War’s outbreak and cannon fire signaling a new era, Austin questions whether Jesus truly supports him and his family, and whether they can escape the reach of Confederate soldiers in South Carolina.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Nancy N. Rue
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