Historical Fiction
A sweeping historical saga of two families, one Northern and one Southern, navigating friendship and conflict before the American Civil War.
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A sweeping historical saga of two families, one Northern and one Southern, navigating friendship and conflict before the American Civil War.
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Jakes has received several awards for his work and is a member of the Authors Guild and the PEN American Center. He and his wife, Rachel, live on the west coast of Florida. Also writes under pseudonyms Jay Scotland, Alan Payne, Rachel Ann Payne, Robert Hart Davis, Darius John Granger, John Lee Gray. Has ghost written as William Ard. ... Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Moderate romantic and sexual tension; some scenes implied but not explicit.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violence related to war and slavery; graphic depictions noted.
Profanity
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Minor use of strong language; not a central focus.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use; not glamorized or central.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor religious references; not a dominant theme.
Witchcraft / occult
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Strong focus on North vs. South ideologies and slavery debates.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Sexual assault
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Implied coercion in relationships; not graphically depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Central themes of slavery and cruelty; systemic suffering depicted.
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