The Land

Historical Fiction Coming of Age War Fiction

Description

Set in post–Civil War Georgia, this powerful coming-of-age novel follows Paul-Edward Logan, the biracial son of a white landowner and a formerly enslaved woman, as he searches for a place to belong. Raised openly by his father yet viewed with suspicion by both Black and white communities, Paul confronts racism, prejudice, betrayal, and the painful limits imposed by his heritage. At fourteen, he begins pursuing his dream of owning land, discovering that independence requires courage, resilience, and a willingness to challenge deeply entrenched injustice. Rich in historical detail and emotional insight, the novel expands the Logan family saga with a moving exploration of identity, family, ambition, and the meaning of freedom.