Stolen Plantation

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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the story follows ten-year-old Margaret Duncan as her family faces the brutal realities of conflict. With her father away fighting for the Confederacy, Margaret witnesses the destruction of their plantation by bushwhackers, who threaten her family and steal their possessions. As her mother falls ill and ultimately dies, Margaret's resilience shines through as she takes on the responsibility of caring for her four siblings. The narrative explores themes of family bonds and the impact of war on innocent lives.