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Emily Harmon is only sixteen years old when her family travels by covered wagon from Illinois to Missouri. On the trip, Emily encounters what her father calls 'remnants of war'-- social and economic ills that linger long after the battles of the Civil War. The most alarming remnant is a loose organization of criminals, bushwhackers, who terrorize innocent citizens. They turned Gainesville, a small community in the Missouri Ozarks, into a fearful, dangerous place. In her new town, Emily and her deaf friend discover a cultish leader named Wylds using bushwhacker tactics to support his Confederate cause--to overthrow the government and return black Americans to slavery. Brimming with courage, Emily leads a team of young friends and law officers against Wylds and jails forty bushwhackers. All the while, Emily deals with the challenges of being a young woman in the nineteenth century. This includes her mother's old-fashioned, close- minded views of he proper ambitions and behavior of a young woman.

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It is an engaging story with several surprises. The history of post Civil War days is expertly woven into the story line. Rachel Morgan, Line Editor. Ken DeHaven delivers a stirring tale of fortitude and bravery in the face of injustice. This visceral story of righteous rebellion captures the imagination with immersive prose and keen attention to detail. Emily is a powerful focal point as a protagonist. DeHaven explores the dark, timeless themes of America that remain relevant today, making this book a thought-provoking escape to the past. Self-Publishing Review

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