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It's harvesttime at the Ravenal plantation, and Austin can't wait for the annual festival to begin. But when Austin's slave friend Henry-James beats a hired hand named Narvel during a wrestling match, Narvel is furious and determined to get even. He picks a fight with Henry-James, gets Charlotte in trouble-and even traps Austin in a water well! To make matters worse, Austin's cousin Kady runs away from home when her parents try to force her to marry a soldier she doesn't love. When Austin, Henry-James, and Charlotte go looking for her, the evidence points toward Narvel. Can Austin convince Uncle Drayton that it's Narvel and not Henry-James who's causing all the trouble? Will Austin learn to trust God to resolve the problems?

The Christian Heritage Series is an ongoing line of youth books that explore the role of faith and family throughout American history. These engaging stories help young readers better understand their country, its values, and its God. The Charleston Years books take place in early 1860s South Carolina.

Nancy Rue's writings have appeared in a variety of youth publications, including Clubhouse, Campus Life, and Teens Today. She has won a number of literary honors, including the 1991 C.S. Lewis Honor Book Award.