Tobacco Sticks: A Novel

In the aftermath of WW II, the Hartwell family struggles to remain whole as a season of change descends upon the South. Old loyalties and familiar ties are abandoned as their sleepy community lashes out with hate when Burke Hartwell, Sr. chooses to defend a black maid who is accused of stealing a priceless heirloom from the man who wants to remain the U.S. Senator from Virginia.



As his world fills with confusing strife, 13-year-old Lee Hartwell struggles to avoid the perils of first love, b...