Chains

by Tom Lewis

THE SLAVES OF DUNWOODIE PLANTATIONLouise ….. Called "Lu Lu,"  Only fourteen when she is sold with her mother into slavery by her own father, the Governor General of Guadeloupe...  Forced to watch her mother being murdered onboard ship… purchased by a plantation owner as a birthday present for his spoiled wife… and expects a life of total misery. Can she someday find love and freedom?Abraham….. Called "Kwanni"… Strong and aloof blacksmith… Avenges his wife's murder and is forced to run…  Can he also find the freedom he desperately seeks?David…..   Lame and shy, but handsome and intelligent young groom who worships Lu Lu.  Will he win her…and freedom for both of them? Samson….. David's giant half brother….unselfish and fiercely protective of those he loves… Loyal and faithful overseer for his master so long as his people are treated well. THE SISTERSAgnes and Penelope….. Highly educated daughters of a wealthy Philadelphia family… Agnes, now married to a young minister assigned to a southern church, carries on a close correspondence with Penelope, a teacher and ardent abolitionist. THE DUNWOODSCharles….. Stern, ambitious, but fair-minded master of his Eastern North Carolina plantation Ella….. His eccentric, bigoted wife Edward….. Their spoiled, arrogant son and heir THE COMMODOREThaddeus Harding…..  Wealthy and fiery shipping merchant… Will his view of life be changed by one single slave?This is their story

346 pages, Kindle Edition

First published September 30, 2011

Reviews

[Eleanor Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dunwood

This book is not so much about what you would think,but about the lives of people and what they live for. Freedom!

[Barbara Kennedy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tom Lewis writes about where he lives - near the coast of NC in New Bern. Most of his novels relate to the beach areas in and around North and South Carolina. His books always bring warm reminders of growing up in NC. Chains is about the Civil War and the underground railroad. It is well-written and enlightening. I was sad when it ended because now I will need to wait for a new book from him!

[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am sad to see that this is probably the last book of this author available to read. There is one more but only available in paperback.
If you are a history buff of the civil war and slavery, you would enjoy this read. While at first it took me a little while to keep all the characters straight and seeming to be a little rushed at the end to tidy everything up, I still enjoyed this book by Tom Lewis. Not his usual mystery type writing but still entertaining.

[Red Rocky · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story, written from a slave's perspective as well as some of the more mild plantation owners, at the outbreak of the American Civil War. I liked the insight into the plantation owners lives and the treatment of their slaves.

[LaShawn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was so good. This book was so real to me. I could feel the pain of all of the characters. I loved how the author developed each character. Buy this book. This was the best $1.00 spent. I can't wait to read more of his books.

[Trish Matthews-owens · Rating 4 out of 5]

I would have given it 5 stars if the stories weren't all wrapped up quickly at the end. I enjoyed it because I love the genre

[Jodi · Rating 4 out of 5]

Slavery...Civil War... Underground Railroad... likeable characters...good story...not the book I thought it was when I started reading it, but it was well worth reading. Lucky find.

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book although there were spots that were a bit drawn out. Good read though.

[Jaya · Rating 5 out of 5]

i really enjoyed this book. I love historical fiction and this book did an excellent job of weaving factual details about the civil war into the lives of his very well developed characters.

[Hannah Roache · Rating 5 out of 5]

Riveting story

Very well written story. The author made the characters come alive. Definitely a must read for a Civil War buff.
Carl Roache