Hook line: A powerful Civil War era tale of courage, identity, and the quest for justice.

In the aftermath of war, a determined young woman named Iola Leroy helps lift up her community. Through struggle and hope, she becomes a teacher among the freed people and pursues a personal mission to find her mother, while navigating the tangled legacies of slavery and race.

The book follows a path from battlefield memories to schoolrooms and church halls, where courage, faith, and resilience color the search for belonging, family, and a brighter future for all involved.


• See how Iola steps into a leadership role in education and community healing during Reconstruction.


• Meet a cast of neighbors, relatives, and mentors who shape her journey and the lives of others.


• Experience the tension between past injustices and the hope of rebuilding a more equal society.


• Follow personal questions about identity, family, and the meaning of freedom as the story unfolds.

Ideal for readers of historical fiction about Reconstruction, civil rights, and the enduring power of hope and community.

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• Publication Date: August 24, 2018
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