Like Rain on Thirsty Ground

By Betty Kate Sexton

LIKE RAIN ON THIRSTY GROUND is a book about emotional survival that takes place over a year in the life of a plantation. Bessie, a slave girl nearing adulthood from Magnolia Plantation, is reeling from the recent revelation that she is the bastard daughter of her deceased Master. After finding evidence giving her part ownership of the plantation, things get complicated. As she shares the news of her discovery with Catarine, the rightful daughter who is her recently discovered half-sister, she is told to wait, as the time is not right. While tension is brewing at their plantation, trouble is also stirring in the community among the other slave households. Talk of a rebellion is in the works due to a cruel slave owner of whom they are all aware.

It's about freedom -- freedom and relationships. About putting oneself on the line for another. It's about taking a stand for what's right, about righting wrongs in the world. In a way, it's a feel-good story, but it also has adventure and danger. The story means a lot to me personally. It's about change -- changing the world. At its core, it's about about grace and love.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DLKD1TLP
• ISBN13: 9798337579535
• Release Date: November 2024
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"