Winds of the South

About the Book

Raised on the River Oaks Plantation in Louisiana, Devlin Ruston, son of the plantation overseer, witnesses the cruelty and abuse inflicted on the slaves by the plantation owner, Braxton Hayden. Devlin takes a stand against this oppression and soon becomes the champion of the black people; vowing that one day he will see them set free. With the impending Civil War on the horizon, Devlin is confident that his vow of freedom for the slaves is about to be achieved. Although Devlin has nothing but contempt for the plantation owner, he complicates matters by falling in love with Master Hayden’s daughter, Rebecca. Dreaming of one day marrying this beautiful girl, Devlin recognizes that for someone with his lowly background, this dream could never materialize. Eventually, Devlin rises above his station in life to fulfill his dream and become the owner of the largest plantation in Louisiana.

About the Author

Marty Hambright is retired and lives with his wife, Betty, in Atkins, Arkansas. He enjoys reading, fishing, travelling, and spending time with his family. He has two grown children, five grandchildren, one great-grandson and another one on the way. Marty has always loved making up and telling stories, especially to his grandchildren. Marty lived several years in Louisiana, which is the setting for this book.