The Vine and the Stein
by Jean A. Keiton
Category: Fiction

Jean Ardyce Kelton's historical fiction novel, The Vine and The Stein, travels through time as Phillip Lawrence migrates from the vineyards of Germany to settle along the Missouri River. This story reflects on the conditions of the slave trade which lead to the Civil War and Phillip's family's move to Wisconsin to escape the dangers of war. Through phases of history, family life, and hardships, Kelton's work will inform and entertain a wide variety of readers.