Historical Fiction
A sweeping historical epic of two families divided by the American Civil War, exploring loyalty and conflict.
Owned
No reviews yet
Owned
A sweeping historical epic of two families divided by the American Civil War, exploring loyalty and conflict.
About
Details
John Jakes (b. 1932), the author of more than a dozen novels, is regarded as one of today’s most distinguished writers of historical fiction. His work includes the highly acclaimed Kent Family Chronicles series and the North and South Trilogy.
More In This Series
View all books in this series
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
AI
Moderate romantic encounters; some implied intimacy with fade-to-black scenes. To sexual coercion; not central or graphic.
Violence & gore
AI
Frequent battle scenes with graphic injuries; war-related violence is central.
Profanity
AI
Mild profanity; occasional strong language in tense moments.
Substance use
AI
Minor alcohol use; depicted as social, not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
AI
No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
AI
Minor religious references; brief mentions of faith in context of era.
Magic & witchcraft
AI
No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
AI
No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
AI
Strong focus on slavery, abolition, and North-South political divides.
Self-harm / suicide
AI
No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
AI
Depictions of slavery and systemic cruelty; central to narrative. To sexual coercion; not central or graphic.
Other
AI
No information found.