Headless dolls, horse races, and arson-the tools of passion.
It's 1899, and Caroline Corbett is ready for the twentieth century. She's excited to find work and meet new people-but gets more than expected when a rough-hewn Lowcountry farmer and a small-town doctor both engage her affections.
The broad-shouldered, genial farmer is clear about his desires, and he's there for her. The doctor is sophisticated, educated, and obviously the right choice-but sees no reason to dwell on certain realities.
In trying to decide between them, Caroline fails to consider the girl Jessie. A young sociopath bent on her own way, Jessie Bell sees very good reasons to dredge up unpleasant realities-and to create new ones. Before long, this South Carolina landscape is riddled with the detritus of her intense jealousies, which have set astonishing and horrifying events into motion.
*IndieBRAG medallion recipient.
*Shelf Unbound finalist for 2021 Best Indie Book Award.
*Next Generation Indie Book Awards 2021 finalist in the category of Historical Fiction.
*American Fiction Awards 2021 finalist in the category of Family Saga.
*Shortlisted for the 2021 Goethe Award by Chanticleer International.
*Book Excellence Awards 2022 finalist in the Historical category.
*National Indie Excellence Awards 16th Annual finalist in the category of Regional Fiction: Southeast.
*Historical Fiction Company 2022 HFC 'Highly Recommended' Award.
*Literary Titan Gold Book Award, July 2022
*Chanticleer International's 2023 Best Series Award finalist (as part of The Silk Trilogy).
