Point Pleasant. Virginia. 1859
A slave revolt is spreading across across the land.
Amid fears of terrible bloodshed, the gentleman farmer Mr Underwood is promoted to the position of Supervisor.
After a tense confrontation, the town is kept safe.
But on the ride home, an escaped slave lands Mr Underwood in a whole lot of trouble.
And suddenly he is embroiled in a bitter and bloody feud between the North and South, the Confederates and the Unionists.
As the two sides battle over Virginia, Mr Underwood is caught up in a dangerous struggle for control of the State.
And when he meets a beautiful widow, it is not just the State that is divided - it is Underwood's heart that is at stake as well as must choose between the beguiling Ariadne and his shrewish wife.
The Secessionist is a fast-paced, brilliantly researched historical novel that is sure to have you on edge of your seat from the first to the last page.
It is a must-read for fans of Bernard Cornwell and Charles Frazier.
"A wonderful book combining detailed research and fast-moving story-telling." - Tom Kasey, best-selling author of Trade Off.
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