A Covenant of Love (The Appomattox Saga, Book 1)
The clipped, staccato narration of Maynard Villers seems inappropriate at times for this version of the first book of Morris's series, especially during the romantic segments. On a prosperous Southern plantation, the Rocklin cousins Clay and Gideon Rocklin fight over the favors of beautiful Melanie Benton. When Melanie decides to marry Gideon, Clay descends into a life of drunkenness that eventually ends in his being banned from the family plantation by his father. Years later, wealthy from his years as a slave trader, Clay returns, only to discover many in his family are not quite ready to forgive his errant behavior. Gideon, meanwhile, has achieved success in the army, and, as war approaches, the cousins realize they may soon be fighting on opposite sides. Morris's family sagas are usually entertaining, and this one is no exception. Clay's transformation from an immature and thoughtless man to a devout Christian is an especially well-written and dramatic story. Despite Villers hurried narration, however, this will prove popular with Morris's many fans.?Melissa Hudak, Centegra Health System, McHenry, ILCopyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.