In the 1960s, Edenville, North Carolina is full of rules. Sagging under the weight of racism and segregation the small community finds itself at a dangerous tipping point. Eleven-year-old Betty Grafton believes the world is fair. She knows there are worse places to live than Edenville. Unaware of the wars waging around her, she spends her days patting horses in the field and running errands for … errands for her mother. The world she doesn’t see, full of turmoil and unrest, is hiding just below the surface. One day, she has no choice but to see what’s been right in front of her all along.
Alma knows where to walk. She knows who to talk to and which fountain she can drink out of. Her mother, Winnie, spares no opportunity to remind her how dangerous it is to be a little black girl in the South.
When a chance encounter puts Betty face to face with the peril that exists in her own hometown, everything she knows turns upside down. The world isn’t as fair or safe as she’d imagined. Her family is the Klan. Her friends are the enemy. And nothing makes sense anymore.
Although the world demands they stay apart, Alma and Betty forge a secret friendship. One that could cost them their lives.
The Edenville Series:
Book 1: Flowers in the Snow
Book 2: Kiss in the Wind
Book 3: Stars in a Bottle
Book 4: Fire in the Heart
more
I couldn’t stop reading about these characters, I bought several more books in the series!
Very entertaining! Enjoyable loved the characters!
Love this story. Will stir your soul!
Good summer read, bit predictable but fast read and setting and descriptions draw you in.
Makes me want to read the next book!
Read a history about the klu klux klan that I was never aware of. And how bad it was children
This story spans the lifetime of three friends as they grow from childhood to young adults in a small town during the 60’s. Their friendship evolves through the challenges of their personal life as well as what happens in the world at a time when racial strife divides a small town and even members of same families. The human spirit can sustain …
Very interesting historical fiction. As a Northerner who came to NC in the early 70’s it was interesting to read about the racial history of the state. The characters are all very interesting, though not all wonderful in deed and thought.
One book makes you feel better
Very thought provoking and sad for those of us who lived during this time.
Awesome book. Can’t wait to read the 2nd book.
Not her predictable storyline. Great, eager to read the next in the series.
Really loved the book. I bought the second one!
I started reading and couldn’t put it down! Finished reading it in one day. The characters will pull you in and not let you go.
Very interesting plot. Loved it
Awesome read….
Loved the book. Written from a perspective that is not often explored. Thought provoking. Would be great for a book discussion group.
A wonderful historical writing, fun to see how far we’ve come w women’s rights.