The Second Mrs. Hockaday

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, this compelling saga follows young Placidia Hockaday as she navigates the hardships of wartime life, caring for her family's farm and her infant son while her husband is away at the front. When Major Hockaday returns after two years, secrets from the past threaten to upheave their lives and challenge her understanding of love, race, and family. Inspired by a true incident, the story explores the social upheaval of the South during the war and the deepening divisions that reshape the characters' worlds.