Land’s End has always been home to the Baptiste Brothers, but when one brother uproots his family from the serenity of their homestead for fear his sons would fight on opposing sides in the war, John vows to protect his family and go west. John’s excited about this new chapter in his family’s life, but John’s daughter, Rachel has her own cross to bear as she makes the journey reluctantly. However, trouble evades the voyage at every turn as they face perilous uncharted territory.
With Indians on the warpath and the unforeseen forces of nature, Ben struggles to catch up to Rachel in the second wagon train, but he wonders if he has made the right decision.
Back at Land’s End, the brothers contemplate whether they should have gone West like their brother. They are forced to cope with the realization that they too might be caught up in this war involving the North and South.
Experience these true-to-life characters as they bravely endure life and death in the early years of our nation’s history.
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.