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Antebellum Struggles #1
Antebellum Struggles: A Story of Love, Lust, Pain and Freedom
After toiling in the Colonel's sugar cane fields, Amana’s brought into his mansion as a house servant for the Colonel and his wife, Collette. Collette's suspicions and jealousies arise, but are tempered from the guilt of her own infidelity. The field slave, Tabari, finally escapes but is hunted by two saddle tramps and the law. Throughout it all, the scalawag Doctor disrupts everyone's lives, managing to line his own pockets all the while. Set in and around New Orleans, this deeply moving tale of scandal, sex, and suspense follows the voyages of these very different characters in the 1850s.
256 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 31, 2018
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August 6, 2018
A recommended read! Hoping to see a new book soon.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and
recommend this book. I am hoping to see another book by this author very soon.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and
recommend this book. I am hoping to see another book by this author very soon.
January 24, 2023
Disappointed
I find it hard to believe that the author is a college graduate. While the story was good and the characters believable, this book badly needed editing. I found misspelling, incorrect punctuation and at times awkward reading. An attempt was made to write “as slaves speak” and still was poorly done. I will not waste my time on the next book in the series.
I find it hard to believe that the author is a college graduate. While the story was good and the characters believable, this book badly needed editing. I found misspelling, incorrect punctuation and at times awkward reading. An attempt was made to write “as slaves speak” and still was poorly done. I will not waste my time on the next book in the series.
August 2, 2018
Great Characters
The storyline is true to the time period, the characters realistic. I've been a student of this time in history for over 50 years so I have read hundreds of books, both fiction and non-fiction. This story held so much promise as I turned each page, I couldn't help but stay up late reading. I appreciated the fact that there was not a lot of "fluff" added simply to achieve word count. The dialog was authentic and realistic as well. I was very disappointed in the unexpected and abrupt ending. While I realize the author was trying to entice readers to purchase his follow up, this was not the way to do it. The ending was like a cheap trick and this story deserved so much more.
The storyline is true to the time period, the characters realistic. I've been a student of this time in history for over 50 years so I have read hundreds of books, both fiction and non-fiction. This story held so much promise as I turned each page, I couldn't help but stay up late reading. I appreciated the fact that there was not a lot of "fluff" added simply to achieve word count. The dialog was authentic and realistic as well. I was very disappointed in the unexpected and abrupt ending. While I realize the author was trying to entice readers to purchase his follow up, this was not the way to do it. The ending was like a cheap trick and this story deserved so much more.
March 27, 2020
There are misspelled words, not because of dialect , just wrong word cause instead of caused, more editing mistakes. Sometimes the story just became a bit boring and I hto adx to put it down. But over all it was interesting.
There are misspelled words, not because of dialect, just wrong word like 'cause' instead of 'caused,. Sometimes the story just became a bit boring and I had to put it down. But overall it was interesting.
There are misspelled words, not because of dialect, just wrong word like 'cause' instead of 'caused,. Sometimes the story just became a bit boring and I had to put it down. But overall it was interesting.
May 31, 2020
Harsh realities.
The brutality of the slave trade is graphically depicted in this story of a sugar cane plantation that starts in the villages of small African tribes innocent of any wrongs done to their captors. The plantations can't survive without the slaves they buy and sell. Consequences of any rebellion, even looking a master in the eyes, can be swift and horrible, even deadly.
The brutality of the slave trade is graphically depicted in this story of a sugar cane plantation that starts in the villages of small African tribes innocent of any wrongs done to their captors. The plantations can't survive without the slaves they buy and sell. Consequences of any rebellion, even looking a master in the eyes, can be swift and horrible, even deadly.
September 9, 2018
Could have ended better
It was a good read, but I do not like the way it ended. I understand what the author was trying to do, but the book ended at an unusual time in the plot. There was not a climax or resolution. Instead, during the center of the plot. Due to this, I will not be purchasing the second book. (This is probably why the book was on sale for .99 cent.
It was a good read, but I do not like the way it ended. I understand what the author was trying to do, but the book ended at an unusual time in the plot. There was not a climax or resolution. Instead, during the center of the plot. Due to this, I will not be purchasing the second book. (This is probably why the book was on sale for .99 cent.
July 29, 2019
Good story but leave out using our God’s name in van!!
Such a wonderful story.Hard to put book down.I wanted to read forever!! But the book is laced with swear words using God’s name in vain. So regrettably I will not read the aurhor’s books again.I hope the author can find words to emphasize a point without swearing God’s name!!
Such a wonderful story.Hard to put book down.I wanted to read forever!! But the book is laced with swear words using God’s name in vain. So regrettably I will not read the aurhor’s books again.I hope the author can find words to emphasize a point without swearing God’s name!!
December 16, 2019
Lott of history. Some terrifying, unbelievable,heartbreaking,
Could these things really have happened!! For people who thought of themselves as so worldly, educated, good kind neighbors, aghast at any small improper thought or act could be so cruel and heartless for the lifestyle and money..
Could these things really have happened!! For people who thought of themselves as so worldly, educated, good kind neighbors, aghast at any small improper thought or act could be so cruel and heartless for the lifestyle and money..
July 9, 2018
Oh Wow!
This book was really good and I'm so waiting for the continuation. The author is to be commended for showing that you can write a good book without having to go stupid with erotic sex. I cannot wait for book two.
This book was really good and I'm so waiting for the continuation. The author is to be commended for showing that you can write a good book without having to go stupid with erotic sex. I cannot wait for book two.
September 22, 2018
Very good plot and format, but some serious fundamental errors such as they're in place of their and feint instead of faint, etc.
Recommend to any bigoted white person! Excellent portrayal of the past abominations. I became ph!egmatic at first, but later couldn't put it down.
Recommend to any bigoted white person! Excellent portrayal of the past abominations. I became ph!egmatic at first, but later couldn't put it down.
November 11, 2018
Trash is as Trash Does
That Dr was trash. Mrs Winters was trash, trash with lesbian tendencies & money. We know the usual tale of Massa screwing the chamber slave, let's see how rest of this turns out. It can't be but so great, it is a slave story..😒
That Dr was trash. Mrs Winters was trash, trash with lesbian tendencies & money. We know the usual tale of Massa screwing the chamber slave, let's see how rest of this turns out. It can't be but so great, it is a slave story..😒
April 18, 2019
Lost but found!
Alittle difficult at first to follow from present to past. The story was good. Each character's story kept you interested to the end and then it ended! Next in the series!
Alittle difficult at first to follow from present to past. The story was good. Each character's story kept you interested to the end and then it ended! Next in the series!
November 9, 2019
Good book.
This was a very good book. I love stories of the time before the civil war in the south. Can't wait to start the second book in the series. I would recommend this book to all friends and family members.
This was a very good book. I love stories of the time before the civil war in the south. Can't wait to start the second book in the series. I would recommend this book to all friends and family members.
September 16, 2020
Well it’s not Gone With the Wind. But it kept my interest and I kind of like that it’s a short book. It felt like a combination of an old western and a antebellum south book. I will read the next one.
July 20, 2022
Antebellum Struggles:Slavery,Lust and Suspicion -Dickie Erman
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. And, had a hard time putting it down with all of the twists and turns that occurred throughout the story. Looking forward to reading book 2.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this story. And, had a hard time putting it down with all of the twists and turns that occurred throughout the story. Looking forward to reading book 2.
November 24, 2023
would rate it higher but…
This was a good read but part two and three when you download it are the same book as book one. No contact back from support. I hope the author gets this resolved as I’m sure people are wanting to read parts 2 and 3.
This was a good read but part two and three when you download it are the same book as book one. No contact back from support. I hope the author gets this resolved as I’m sure people are wanting to read parts 2 and 3.
October 8, 2018
Wonderful storyline and read
November 7, 2018
Great historical fiction. Wish I could find the second book. I cant seem to find it on amazon. I would like to know hoe the story ends
February 15, 2019
The book.
Very interesting read. I just wish the following chapter was available. Passing on to family and friend's who are interested in this period.
Very interesting read. I just wish the following chapter was available. Passing on to family and friend's who are interested in this period.
March 19, 2019
Wonderful can't wait for the next book.
January 9, 2020
A well written period piece
The introduction to this series is very captivating. I did not want to put it down. I am eager to begin reading the next book in the series.
The introduction to this series is very captivating. I did not want to put it down. I am eager to begin reading the next book in the series.
January 17, 2020
LR
Definitely not what I was hoping. With the foul language and such I had to force myself to finish reading.
Definitely not what I was hoping. With the foul language and such I had to force myself to finish reading.
November 5, 2020
New
A Insight to slavery, the capture, the transport, being sold and life at the plantation. The struggles to survive love and loss. Good read
A Insight to slavery, the capture, the transport, being sold and life at the plantation. The struggles to survive love and loss. Good read
April 29, 2023
kept me interested
Very good book! I can’t wait to read the next 2. It always kept me interested to see what would happen next! Good job!
Very good book! I can’t wait to read the next 2. It always kept me interested to see what would happen next! Good job!
June 29, 2024
Loved!!! Great story, likeable characters. On to #2!
March 26, 2025
Antebellum struggles
Great book.very interesting as how she ended up in united States. Book keeps you on your seat wondering what's going to happen.
Great book.very interesting as how she ended up in united States. Book keeps you on your seat wondering what's going to happen.
July 28, 2018
A very good read with interestingly characters. Great adventure in a terrible time in history. Wonderful read and I can't wait for the continued story🌟🌟🌟🌟 I highly recommend you read this story
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