{"product_id":"9780615901909","title":"The Patriot and the Plough","description":"When Joy Gage readers settle in with one of her historicals, we can be confident of her sure hand with detail, accuracy, and an ability to delve deep into human psyche to mine treasures that will force us to grow spiritually and in ways we hadn't expected. The Patriot and the Plough is evidence of a veteran at the top of her game.\u003cbr\u003e- Jerry B. Jenkins, Novelist \u0026amp; Biographer; Owner, Christian Writers Guild\u003cp\u003eEarly America comes alive in Joy Gage's engrossing novel. This is historical fiction at its finest, with vivid details and compelling characters. \u003cbr\u003e- James Scott Bell, bestselling author of City of Angels\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe jerked his head upward and stared through the foliage. \u003cbr\u003eThe sun fell upon his face but he shivered nevertheless. \u003cbr\u003eCan it be that the day will come when a Searcy is not loyal to the King?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA seemingly-simple tinsmith, Coleman Witherspoon, cunningly schemes to turn the loyalist town of Searcyville into a patriot stronghold. The founder, Seymour Searcy, struggles to keep control of his town and is shattered when this arrogant patriot arranges to confiscate his prized historical plough for the war effort.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Seymour's loyalist sons return from battle with the American colonists, they are disillusioned with the British cause. Angrily they declare that they never should have fought for the king. With the family torn apart, Seymour's oldest son determines that peace needs to come to their divided town and family. He realizes that only the return of his father's plough can heal the breach.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHowever, only a deal with the pompous and conniving patriot can make that happen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rook Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47027024920816,"sku":"9780615901909","price":15.14,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780615901909_p0.jpg?v=1763600855","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780615901909","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}