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Set in 1860 on a South Carolina plantation, the story follows eleven‑year‑old Austin as he navigates life with his uncle and the surrounding community. When Austin befriends a young slave boy, he learns about the nature of Jesus’ love for people who are different and how that love transcends the social divisions of the time.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Christian Fiction/Historical Christian Fiction
Authors: Nancy N. Rue
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