Good Time Coming

Set against the backdrop of Civil War-era Louisiana, this emotionally powerful coming-of-age story follows eleven-year-old Amrie St. Pierre as her peaceful community is upheaved by the advancing Union forces. As she confronts the harsh realities of war, including scarcity and danger, her life takes a dramatic turn after an encounter with a Union captain. With compassion and insight, the narrative explores themes of loss, survival, and the complex nature of good and evil inside us all.