During the fateful winter and spring of 1865, thousands of civilians in South Carolina, young and old, black and white, felt the impact of what General William T. Sherman called "the hard hand of war." This book tells their stories, many of which were corroborated by the testimony of Sherman's own soldiers and officers, and other eyewitnesses. These historical narratives are taken from letters and diaries of the time, as well as newspaper accounts and memoirs. The author has drawn on the superb resources of the South Carolina Historical Society's collection of manuscripts and publications to present these true, compelling stories of South Carolinians.

Death greeted Kelli when she moved to a small town. A murdered loved one left her a trail of secret clues leading to who she was certain was the killer. Unable to convince the authorities she was forced into betrayal and loss. She was pursued relentlessly by what appeared to be pranks until they turned deadly. A surprise proves her wrong and places her in eminent danger.

From the author of the award winning novel "Talion: A Medieval Mystery" Suspense is created as a woman struggles to end the wicked reign of Attorney Richard Heinz. Bribery, assault and murder are obstacles Wilma must overcome. Taunting the attorney on the tip of his reach she is forced to confront what she considers pure evil. A surprise threat forces her to use the skills of disguise and stealing to escape. Her efforts bring failure when her talents turn against her.

Everyone steals something . Murder, revenge and blackmail combine into a captivating suspense. With her life in shambles, a woman is driven to tempt a killer. Taunted by threats then attacked in a dark alley, she vows to destroy the perpetrator, a prominent, corrupt attorney.

It begins when she discovers a book with the names of officials he had bribed. Trying to do the right thing, she turns it in to the police. Somehow the book is lost and the attorney goes free. Angry and strong willed she becomes a professional cat burglar to obtain evidence and finance her quest to destroy him.

She witnesses a friend's brutal murder by the attorney. The authorities refuse to believe her. She has no proof. A second killing is an attempt to frame her for the heinous attack. It strengthens and adds fuel to her growing obsession turned into revenge. Betrayed by a trusted ally she places herself in danger while trying to obtain the evidence creditable enough to convict the attorney.

Everyone steals something . Murder, revenge and blackmail combine into a captivating suspense. With her life in shambles, a woman is driven to tempt a killer. Taunted by threats then attacked in a dark alley, she vows to destroy the perpetrator, a prominent, corrupt attorney.

It begins when she discovers a book with the names of officials he had bribed. Trying to do the right thing, she turns it in to the police. Somehow the book is lost and the attorney goes free. Angry and strong willed she becomes a professional cat burglar to obtain evidence and finance her quest to destroy him.

She witnesses a friend's brutal murder by the attorney. The authorities refuse to believe her. She has no proof. A second killing is an attempt to frame her for the heinous attack. It strengthens and adds fuel to her growing obsession turned into revenge. Betrayed by a trusted ally she places herself in danger while trying to obtain the evidence creditable enough to convict the attorney.

Death in the heartland plunges Georgy into the depth of three murders. Returning to the small town where she lived as a child to care for her aunt's house until it sells proves dangerous. Tulip House becomes ominous with mysterious events forcing Georgy to take matters into her hands. Seeking help she is refused by the local authorities with the occurrences simply explained away.

Suspicious of all she encounters shows each could be the killer lurking on the streets of a pristine community. Georgy is alone to clear her name and is unable to convince the local police of an ex-con's guilt.

Stalked and trapped she uses her wits and intelligence to survive life threatening confrontations. 'Tulips on Walnut' nearly destroys her but instead proves her determination through her own efforts.

Against the backdrop of fifteenth century England, Karen Stokes has spun an uninhibited novel of a sociopathic young woman.

It is the story of Darkess. A twin disowned at birth by her father, a wealthy knight. Spirited away as an infant to be raised by peasants she has a loveless and abusive childhood.

When grown she seeks revenge and suffers betrayal and deceit. Vowing to regain her position and all the wealth owing she uses the skill of a witch and cunning deception. Aided by a secret passage and stalked by an apparition, Darkess desperately seeks to claim her birthright.

Against the backdrop of fifteenth century England, Karen Stokes has spun an uninhibited novel of a sociopathic young woman.

It is the story of Darkess. A twin disowned at birth by her father, a wealthy knight. Spirited away as an infant to be raised by peasants she has a loveless and abusive childhood.

When grown she seeks revenge and suffers betrayal and deceit. Vowing to regain her position and all the wealth owing she uses the skill of a witch and cunning deception. Aided by a secret passage and stalked by an apparition, Darkess desperately seeks to claim her birthright.

The persecution of witches has a long and bloody history; this illustrated book gives a graphic account of Northampton's history of witchcraft through the ages - from magical rites in the prehistoric era to 1951 when the Witchcraft Act was repealed in Britain. Christianity deemed all witchcraft as heresy and the Church aimed to stamp it out completely. Using a variety of documentary sources, this book unearths Northampton's witchcraft history to give many fascinating accounts of the punishments meted out to those accused and convicted of sorcery, as well as many myths and superstitions, some of which are still followed today. This book should prove a spellbinding read for anyone with an interest in the history of Northamptonshire or anyone who simply enjoys bewitching stories.

Cecilia Lawton's life was changed forever when the bloodiest war in American history began in 1861. The daughter of a wealthy Georgia plantation owner, she was married at the age of sixteen and went to live at her husband's plantation in South Carolina, but a few months later, she found herself fleeing from the army of General William T. Sherman as it ravaged the state. She observed the aftermath of this brutal campaign in Georgia and South Carolina, writing of what she saw in vivid, horrific detail. Following the war, Cecilia and her husband Wallace Lawton struggled to survive on his ruined plantation, but after enduring many hardships and dangers, they moved away and began a new life together on a beautiful sea island near Charleston, South Carolina, where Wallace had been born and raised. There, he and other planters tried to resume the cultivation of fine sea island cotton, only to suffer a devastating loss when the scourge of the cotton caterpillar wiped out their crops. Raised in luxury and privilege, Cecilia had few of the skills expected of a farmer's wife, but despite her youth and inexperience, as well as the devastating poverty and turmoil of postwar South Carolina, she persevered and finally found success as a businesswoman in Charleston, having discovered along the way many strengths and abilities she never knew she possessed. Told in her own words, this is the true story of Cecilia Lawton, a young woman who faced incredible challenges with determination and courage.