Jo Martin

Angry and frustrated by the workers’ refusal to work to his orders, Robert takes violent revenge, hoping to scare them into working – to the shock and horror of July.

Born a slave, July is taken from her mother to a plantation house and forced to work for the odious Caroline. But she slowly learns how to handle her new…

Tom’s dad has discovered that Ellen’s got a criminal record, just as she’s having her tag removed. Ellen has discovered that she’s got a grandfather, just as she’s returning to…

Tom’s mind is set on transforming Ellen’s birthday by inviting her round for lasagne.