Rebel

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story introduces Richmond landowner Washington Faulconer, who becomes a fierce protector of a young man named Nate Starbuck. As Faulconer intervenes to save Starbuck from the clutches of Union soldiers, their lives become intertwined in a tumultuous narrative marked by loyalty, conflict, and the struggle for survival.

As Starbuck grapples with his identity amid the war's chaos, he faces relentless challenges that test his courage and resolve. The novel paints a vivid picture of a nation torn apart, illuminating personal and societal dilemmas as the characters navigate their roles in a world overwhelmed by moral upheaval and strife.