Overview
George and Orry's friendship is severely tested when one of the Mains' slaves escapes. Orry still travels to Pennsylvania for George and Constance's wedding, but when he hears a speech given by Virgilia Hazard at an abolitionist rally, he realizes the depth of their divisions. George's mother decides that he should assume full control at the family iron works, much to his older brother Stanley's dismay. Orry's father dies, and his first act as owner of the plantation is to fire the cruel slave overseer. Orry's cousin Charles finds himself challenged to a duel and Orry acts as his second. Orry's sister Ashton is something of a flirt and being pursued by lawyer James Huntoon. The Mains visit the Hazards for the summer, where Charles and George's younger brother Billy, who are both West Point-bound, become close friends. Orry's younger sister, Brett, takes an interest in Billy but he seems to prefer Ashton. Madeline's marriage to Justin continues to decline after he beats and whips her.
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1 - 1Summer 1842 - Summer 1844 November 03, 1985 -
1 - 2Autumn 1844 - Spring 1848 November 05, 1985 -
1 - 3Spring 1848 - Summer 1854 November 06, 1985 -
1 - 4Summer 1854 - Autumn 1856 November 07, 1985 -
1 - 5Spring 1857 - November 1860 November 09, 1985 -
1 - 6November 6, 1860 - April 12, 1861 November 10, 1985







