Piscataway - by Patricia Beasley-Rachita (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

On the banks of the Piscataway sits Briarwood, the base of the LeNoir family's most influential moments. Follow a family saga of three generations of joy, headache, struggle, and victory in Virginia post-Civil War.

Charles LeNoir knew he would join the whispering voices in Briarwoods' serene cemetery; he hoped for it. Briarwood has been his home for many years-even after the War, it stood proud and in one piece, ready to welcome him with open arms yet again.

But Briarwood served as more than just a residence for Charles. It is the enduring legacy of the LeNoir family and a place of comfort the extended family claims as their most prized legacy. Without children, Briarwood is set to pass to someone else-and the family will never let go of a piece of themselves they cherish so dearly.

Dive into the varied, heart-pounding saga that spans three generations of the LeNoir family living in Essex County, Virginia before the turn of the 20th century. From farming, to socializing, to attempting to survive in the world after the War, Piscataway weaves a beautifully intricate tapestry of the LeNoir family's work, friendships, relationships, and hardships of navigating an ever-changing environment of life in the 19th century.

Within Piscataway, readers will immerse themselves in post-Civil War Virginia alongside a loveable cast of characters as they navigate their lives, uncover mysteries, and attempt to overcome everyday perils. Full of intrigue, heartfelt moments, family ties, and surprising twists, Piscataway is a must-read historical fiction novel for Civil War buffs and readers with a vested interest in 20th-century American fiction.