In post-Civil War Virginia, young Josephine Weatherly returns to her family's devastated plantation, struggling with grief and shattered faith.
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In post-Civil War Virginia, young Josephine Weatherly returns to her family's devastated plantation, struggling with grief and shattered faith.
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New Historical Novel from 7-Time Christy Award Winner! In the aftermath of the Civil War, Josephine Weatherly and her mother, Eugenia, struggle to pick up the pieces of their lives when they return to their Virginia plantation. But the bitter realities of life after the war cannot be denied: their home and land are but shells of their previous grandeur; death has claimed her father and brother; and her remaining brother, Daniel, has returned home bitter and broken. The privileged childhood Josep...
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will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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No sexual scenes depicted. Depicts sexual assault with focus on trauma and recovery.
Violence & gore
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Moderate physical assaults in post-war conflicts; no graphic gore or torture
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language
Substance use
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No substance use depicted
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation
Religious content
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Central Christian themes of faith, God's sovereignty, forgiveness, and spiritual growth; characters rebuild faith in God
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Explores Reconstruction-era social issues like racial tensions, bitterness toward freed slaves, and societal rebuilding
Self-harm / suicide
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Includes a suicide attempt with emotional aftermath
Abuse & suffering
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Portrays systemic suffering from slavery's aftermath, racial hatred, physical assaults, and emotional abuse in family dynamics. Depicts sexual assault with focus on trauma and recovery.
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