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Plantation Nation explores the Civil War with the POV of a female soldier, and presents the complicated issues both sides faced. Not only does Plantation Nation examine the struggle for equality, it also ‘humanizes’ the war and goes beyond the ordinary boundaries of textbooks.
The Book has been published via Astraea Press and is available as eBook and Paperback - 285 pages - released in May 2014.
About the Book
Sixteen year old Emma Cartwright runs away from her family’s South Carolina rice plantation after a slave is beaten to death.
Determined to join the fight against slavery, Emma enlists in the Union Army disguised as a young man. As she serves as a nurse, courier, and spy, her well-meaning ideals are challenged. Nothing could prepare her for the sacrifices needed—and for falling in love for the first time.
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Reviews (Excerpts)
- "Disguised as a man, Emma Cartwright goes to Washington to join the Union Army to fight against slavery. Emma get much more than she bargained for in Mercedes King's novel "Plantation Nation" I really enjoyed reading this book poignant love story. This book tested my emotions, like very few books do for me. The book really showed the complexities of the time. Instead of portraying everything in a polarized way, the author seemed to really grasp and convey how people viewed the war and the country. I am already looking forward to her next book." - Cyril Patrick Feerick
- "The history that is included throughout the plot, is amazing. There is just enough to help you get a true grasp on the whole situation. I loved how the relationship developed between Emma and the group of men that we around her. [...] The ending blew me away, as it was something that I was nowhere near ready for. It also brought me to a complete breakdown emotionally. The author was able to draw me in from the first couple sentences and keep me hooked all the way to very last word!" - Amazon Customer
About the Author
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| Author Mercedes King |
With a degree in Criminology from Capital University and a passion for writing, she crafted O! Jackie, a novel focusing on the private life of Jackie Kennedy. She has also written The Kennedy Chronicles, a series of short stories featuring JFK and Jackie before they were married and before 'Camelot'. Mercedes writes in a variety of genres, including historical and mystery / suspense. In fact, she's working on creating a new genre, 'modern historical'.
Her newest release, Plantation Nation, follows the journey of Emma Cartwright, a 16 year old Southern girl who disguises herself as a young man and joins the Union Army.
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