Patience Can Cook a Stone
Patience Can Cook a Stone by M. B. Gibson is a historical fiction novel published by M. B. Gibson Books on November 26, 2019. This edition spans 398 pages and is presented in English. Set against the backdrop of 1780 South Carolina, the narrative unfolds in a tumultuous period where the government is in disarray and battle lines are sharply drawn. The story centers on the aftermath of Mr. Tom’s death at Kilkenny Plantation, exploring the conflicts between his sons, Carlton and Alden, as they grapple with themes of loyalty and freedom amidst a lawless environment.
Readers will encounter the struggles of Nan and Joe Dillon, free servants striving to protect their family from the chaos surrounding them. The book delves into the harsh realities of life during the Revolutionary War, highlighting the impact of conflict on both the enslaved and the free. As part of the Duncullen Saga, this installment draws inspiration from the memoir of Revolutionary War Patriot Tarlton Brown, offering a vivid portrayal of the fierce fighting along the Savannah River during America’s first civil war.
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“The perfect conclusion to a beautiful, heart-wrenching, and powerful series.” –Sarah Angleton, author of Gentleman of Misfortune and Smoke Rose to Heaven
The government is in shambles. Battle lines have been drawn.
In the lawless backcountry of 1780 South Carolina, no one is safe.
Mr. Tom, of Kilkenny Plantation, is dead. His sons, Carlton and Alden, clash over loyalty, patriotism, even the very definition of freedom. Can the homestead be cursed? Unless the evil is lifted, everyone from the slaves to the master will pay the price.
Nan and Joe Dillon, as free servants, wish only to raise their family in peace. Can they avoid being sucked into this savage conflict? Or will they be ripped apart?
Book Three of the award-winning Duncullen Saga is based on the memoir of Revolutionary War Patriot, Tarlton Brown. Experience the fierce fighting along the frontier of the Savannah River during America’s first civil war.
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Finalist in the 2020 Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Semi-Finalist in the 2020 Kindle Book Awards for Literary Fiction
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