A Day to Pick Your Own Cotton

In the second installment of Michael Phillips' Shenandoah Sisters series, following Angels Watching Over Me, the story deepens the unlikely friendship between Mayme, a former slave, and Katie, the daughter of a plantation owner, as they navigate life together in the aftermath of the Civil War. Orphaned and left alone on Katie's family plantation, they share a bond forged from hardship, determined to protect their home and survive against the odds. Susan Spain’s narration brings to life the complex emotions of these two courageous girls as they rely on each other amidst their challenging circumstances.