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When Stars Begin to Fall (Roots of Faith, 2)
When Stars Begin to Fall - Roots of Faith, 2 Author:Denise Williamson A Magnificent Saga of Enduring Faith Amid Cultural and Racial Conflicts Keeping her promise to reject slavery, Mayleda Callcott abandoned her family's South Carolina plantation. Now a widow and single mother in Philadelphia, she finds herself dependent on northern in-laws who support slavery for its economic benefits. Privately she tries to pre... more »serve her husband's legacy of aiding fugitive artisans. Unknown to Mayleda, her father's favorite slave Josephset free at Master Callcott's deathbedlives nearby. Trained by a Quaker doctor who saved his life, Joseph works as a medical practitioner amid public opposition. Rumors soon arise about Joseph, implicating Mayleda as well. Pressed to choose between divine mandates and federal law, Mayleda and Joseph take risks that jeopardize their safety and those they love most. Together they face the stark reality of the staggering price of prejudice. Can they survive it?« less