A Lamp In The Window: Second Book of Westward Journey

When John and his family left Land’s End, Abel knew his reasons for going West. But Abel never dreamed that he and his other brother, Zebulon would be arguing over the same issue just a short time later. Yet Land’s End remains a divided house with the Civil War at their door step. Zeb is joining the North as his conviction to fight is unwavering, while Abel has joined the South believing they will prevail. But the Baptiste brothers soon learn neither side was really prepared for this war nor the men and young boys fighting in it; and everyone will suffer the consequences of this ugly war. Nightmares of fighting each other on the battlegrounds eat at the brother’s dreams, while the families back home face uncertainty, murder, shame and fear they too will lose more than they ever thought possible.
Lillian, Abel’s wife, will do whatever needs to be done but will her determination cost her more than she bargains for? Faith, Zeb’s wife, once a sweet spirited woman still mourns the death of her son. Can she find the strength after already losing so much? War changes a man and this War will challenge everyone before it’s over. Will the brothers make it back home? Will life at Land’s End ever be the same?

Warning! - Please be advised this book contains offensive language, slavery, and violence in order to give a sense of the time in which the book is set and as it relates to this fictional story. The author accepts no responsibility for any thoughts you may form after reading this literary work or any other future works.