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The Throwback: The Girl Who Wasn't Wanted
A story of forbidden love, overcoming hardship, and helping others. Can good triumph over evil?
A baby’s birth to George Elwood’s wife on their South Carolina plantation threatens to cause a scandal, but the funeral of mother and child seems to ensure that the truth will never be known.
Years later, Elwood's son, Thomas, is rescued from disaster by a slave, Mosa. Helping her in return, he discovers the secrets of his family which set him on a collision course with his father and the law.
Making it North, Mosa receives unexpected news and must decide whether to risk her life and return to the South during the height of the Civil War.
A tale of the power of kindness in the face of tyranny and oppression.
The gripping sequel, Sweet Bitter Freedom, is now available on Amazon.
A baby’s birth to George Elwood’s wife on their South Carolina plantation threatens to cause a scandal, but the funeral of mother and child seems to ensure that the truth will never be known.
Years later, Elwood's son, Thomas, is rescued from disaster by a slave, Mosa. Helping her in return, he discovers the secrets of his family which set him on a collision course with his father and the law.
Making it North, Mosa receives unexpected news and must decide whether to risk her life and return to the South during the height of the Civil War.
A tale of the power of kindness in the face of tyranny and oppression.
The gripping sequel, Sweet Bitter Freedom, is now available on Amazon.
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Published March 14, 2025
About the author
David Canford
20 books43 followersWriting historical fiction, David Canford is able to combine his love of history and travel in novels that take readers on a rollercoaster journey through time and place with characters who face struggle and hardship but where resilience, love and forgiveness can overcome hatred and oppression.
He has also written two novels about the future, and a travelogue.
David has three grown up daughters and lives on the south coast of England with his wife and their dog.
For news about new releases and more visit www.davidcanford.com or visit him on Facebook or Instagram.
He has also written two novels about the future, and a travelogue.
David has three grown up daughters and lives on the south coast of England with his wife and their dog.
For news about new releases and more visit www.davidcanford.com or visit him on Facebook or Instagram.
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July 16, 2025
Loved it! Wasn't aware it was a trilogy when I discovered it, so now I'm really excited to continue the story!
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