Overview
Richmond and Carolyn Davidson's lives changed the day they decided to follow God's will and free their slaves. When the Underground Railroad heard of this possible safe house in the turbulent South, runaways began appearing at their door. Unable to turn them away, the Davidsons realized they had to find a way to help the runaways and keep their family safe. The Davidsons' neighbors, the Beaumonts, do not agree with the Davidsons' decision. When the beautiful Veronica Beaumont sets her sights on Seth, the older Davidson son, the Beaumonts don't approve. How far will things go before Seth realizes he's playing with fire? As the issue of slavery heats up, neighbors and family members are forced to take sides in this dangerous time. Loyalties and families become divided as the South is plunged into civil war. Tyndale House Publishers
Synopsis
From the coast of Africa to the Trail of Tears, the destiny of three races is altered forever as a country is plunged into Civil War.
Chigua and Sydney LeFleure. Slaves with a past . . . and an unexpected future.
Carolyn and Richmond Davidson. A man and woman of faith whose decision to free their slaves ignites the flames of resentment burning in the South.
Denton Beaumont. The pro-slavery neighbor with political aspirations.
Seth Davidson. Sharing his father’s views puts his life in danger. Will the war separate him from his home and force him to choose between two worlds?
James Waters. A man living in two worlds. His daughter, Cherity, must find a way to unite both worlds.
As the slavery issue heats up, neighbors and family members are forced to take sides. Owning property, both human and land, had become a right of every Southerner—a right that many would die to protect. It is a dark and dangerous time in the turbulent South. Succession has begun . . . loyalties and families are divided . . . and every man must decide for himself, the true cost of freedom.