Betrayal and loss shape the life of a young woman whose daughter has been abducted. The family's turmoil is compounded by the deep-seated animosity between her husband and their two sons, which results in further tragedy. Amidst the chaos, a stranger's arrival offers a glimmer of hope and the possibility of redemption for the fractured family.
Set against the backdrop of antebellum Savannah, the narrative explores the city's striking beauty alongside its deep-seated struggles. With a significant enslaved population, the community faces turmoil from a devastating steamship explosion and attempts to revive the slave trade. These events foreshadow the impending civil war, highlighting the tension between the city's charm and the harsh realities of its history.
Photography collected by the author is organized by region in order to show areas in China that are not as well publicized as the big city areas that make the news now and then. The author lived and traveled in China over seven years and carried both an observer's and a participant's eye. Interactivity with folks was eased by the author's study and appreciation of the language and culture in its various forms, while much of what was there was often surprising and profound. A deep enjoyment was felt for the richness of the diversity of Chinese people found through travel, and a goal of this book is to share that view towards a variety of life that is not so commonly visible to an American view. This book is designed as the first of a set to showcase locations to give a feel for the breadth and diversity that is present in modern China, without a difficult social element.
Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the story follows James McBain, a plantation owner in Savannah, as he grapples with personal and familial losses. With his son Joseph captured and his family scattered, James faces the decline of their fortunes amid Union advances. As the McBains confront threats from both the Union army and local adversaries, their survival hinges on the resilience of their enslaved workers and a mysterious young woman. The narrative intertwines themes of hope and perseverance amid the devastation of war.
Recounts the flamboyant and reckless life of Savannah businessman Charles Lamar, including Lamar's involvement in southern secession, the slave trade, and a plot to overthrow the government of Cuba. The second part presents the Slave-Trader's Letter-Book which sheds light on the lead-up to the American Civil War.