Beyond the Weeping Willow (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798218335502)

In the Deep South of the early 1940s, siblings Carly and Josie Turner find

themselves thrust into a world of harrowing tribulations after a shattering family

tragedy. On the run and under the looming spectre of death, these gifted

children must mature quickly, learning to dodge both the watchful eyes of the

law and the dark shadows of a haunting familial nightmare.

Navigating this bleak landscape, they find unlikely allies who stand

against the corruption that permeates both local and state governments.

But as adolescence dawns, Carly's life takes on another unexpected twist.

He reunites with Eva, a childhood friend, forging a passionate bond that

transcends color in a region governed by Jim Crow and terrorized by the

Ku Klux Klan. Their love is a beacon in the darkest of times, facing down

prejudice and threats with unwavering strength.

The dream of education and a brighter future leads Carly and Eva to

Marston City University. An institution that promises enlightenment, it also exposes

them to the seething hatred of a community not ready for change, and the

malevolent clutches of the Klan, eager to snuff out their shining light.

A poignant exploration of love, resilience, and courage to defy convention,

Beyond the Weeping Willow unveils the incredible journey of

two souls undeterred by a world that seeks to tear them apart. Can love

truly conquer all, or are there forces too powerful to overcome? Dive into

this Southern Gothic tale and uncover the mysteries that lie in the shadows of

the weeping willow.

Author: Robert E. Hill
ISBN-10: 8218335501
ISBN-13: 9798218335502
Publisher: Blue Heron Press (LA)
Language: English
Published: 12/20/2023
Pages: 344
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.77d