The Rice Kings, Book Four, The Beginning ~ David Henry Lucas

As a mighty hurricane bears down on Charleston and the Lowcountry, Jonathan Lucas finds his loyalties torn between the two branches of his family.  On one side, the English-born Lucases at the Grove Plantation on Sewee Bay, and the other, his American-born family at Greenwich Plantation on Shem Creek, across the harbor from Charleston.

Braving the elements on his trusty mare Anjelica, Jonathan is forced to find refuge at Cobahee Plantation, enlisting a pair of young scouts to uncover the fate of his divided loved ones.  Yet, in the gathering shadow of the storm, long-buried secrets and simmering feuds threaten to tear the family apart, even as they fight for survival.

Drawing from a lifetime of passed-down stories and meticulous historical research, David Henry Lucas immerses readers in the high-stakes drama of 19th century America.  From the Carolina Gold rice fields to the opulent halls of Charleston's elite, this sweeping 90,000-word epic is a masterful tapestry of love, sacrifice, and the indomitable strength of family.

As the hurricane rages and the reckoning begins, David Henry Lucas, a direct descendant of the legendary Jonathan Lucas 1, weaves a spellbinding narrative that honors the rich legacy of his renowned ancestors.  Brace for an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Carolina Lowcountry, where the forces of nature and passion collide.