The Parting

Set against the backdrop of a nation on the brink of civil war, THE PARTING narrates the tumultuous period from August 1860 to the First Battle of Bull Run in July 1861 through the experiences of West Point classmates and graduates. The story follows John Pelham, a charismatic cadet from Alabama, and Clara Bolton, a determined aspiring doctor from Philadelphia, as their lives intertwine amid the escalating tensions over states' rights, slavery, and the impending conflict. Interweaving themes of love and ambition with historical events, this account captures the societal fractures that ultimately lead to war, reflecting both the personal and collective struggles during a pivotal time in American history.