Civil War Era Historical Fiction Story Tells Young Man’s Struggle on a Plantation
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Smith predicts an economic boom in his region but faces a shortage of field workers for his plantation.
Key Points:
- Smith predicts an economic boom in his region but faces a shortage of field workers for his plantation.
- Smith coerces Esther into sending her teenage son Johnny to work on Oryza Hope Plantation alongside Black slaves.
- On the plantation, Johnny faces language barriers, daily abuse from an overseer named Tillitson, and the ever-present threat of venomous snakes.
- Bound and Determined tells a story of determination and courage and will appeal to readers who love family sagas and historical fiction set during the Civil War Era.