Shining through dark clouds, 1870-1871
(Book)

Sequel to: Misty shadows of hope.

Is Reconstruction healing America, or are dark clouds sending a warning? Carrie struggles to start a new practice in Richmond as tragedy changes her life dramatically. Janie welcomes new life into the world. Rose and Moses almost lose what they hold most precious and then face new violence on the plantation as anger and frustration boil over. Salvation comes from an unexpected source. Florence Robinson, on the verge of joining the Richmond medical practice, finds herself trapped an ocean away. America teeters on the brink as business and legal decisions ignore the lessons history has taught. Felicia, on the brink of womanhood, discovers a new talent which gives her great joy even while struggling to deal with the source of a burning anger. When everyone really just wants a simple, clear future, each person finds they have to search for the light shining through growing dark clouds.