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The Abolitionist Chronicles
The Abolitionist Chronicles
Series · 3 books · 2013-2014
By
J.M. Downey
Books in series
#1
A Time to Say Goodbye
2013
A Time to Say Goodbye. Christian Historical Romance Cotton plantation daughter, May Lynn Whitley sees nothing wrong with owning others. After all how would they fend for themselves if it wasn't for gracious people like her family? But a handsome young preacher’s probing words and mesmerizing blue eyes unlock a new sense of justice and lead her on a journey that will change her life and soul. But she is betrothed and May Lynn’s controlling fiancé’ will do anything to make sure they wed. Anything including destroying all that she holds dear. Set in Antebellum America, May Lynn’s adventure spans the Eastern Seaboard as she joins a movement she once scorned.
#2
A Time to Overcome
2014
Big secrets never stay hidden, and it’s the darkest ones that threaten us the most. Michael and May Lynn Thompson have found their mission helping escaped slaves to freedom through the Underground Railroad. But an enemy from their past seeks revenge and vows to bring them to justice at the gallows for a crime they didn’t commit. It is this plight that will bring a long ignored secret to a revelation that will force Michael and May Lynn to realize the life they love can evaporate like mist on the dawning of a new day. Will Michael and May Lynn hold true to the Lord’s provisions? Dive into the adventure which asks our characters to choose the Lord's way or man's.
#3
A Time to Say Goodbye
2014
This is an alternative first chapter. Not the whole novel. This first chapter is told through Michael's point of view. A Time to Say Goodbye. Christian Historical Romance Cotton plantation daughter, May Lynn Whitley sees nothing wrong with owning others. After all how would they fend for themselves if it wasn't for gracious people like her family? But a handsome young preacher’s probing words and mesmerizing blue eyes unlock a new sense of justice and lead her on a journey that will change her life and soul. But she is betrothed and May Lynn’s controlling fiancé’ will do anything to make sure they wed. Anything including destroying all that she holds dear. Set in Antebellum America, May Lynn’s adventure spans the Eastern Seaboard as she joins a movement she once scorned.
Author
J.M. Downey
Author · 8 books