Along the Red Dirt Road

An uplifting historical tale rooted in the American Civil War/Great Depression era about secrecy, scandal, friendship, and truth. The Young family abandons the Dust Bowl for a fresh start in the Shenandoah Valley. Their new town harbors lingering wounds from the Civil War and strange undercurrents. Annie Young is befriended by an old woman marked by scandal and a ragtag boy from ages past. Both are hostage to an untold story - one Annie is compelled to reveal. The red dirt road reveals old prejudices and a closely held secret that poisoned a community. The truth comes forth to empower not only Annie's descendants but all who read this story.


"An insightful, entertaining, and occasionally uncomfortable exploration of racist cruelty and white privilege told through the eyes of a young girl and with the aid of a lost soul."
"As a reader of historical fiction, I found a lot to love about this book. It is a beautiful, well-told story with some fascinating overtones."