In the Deep South of the early 1940s, siblings Carly and Josie Turner find
themselves thrust into a world of harrowing tribulations after a shattering family
tragedy. On the run and under the looming spectre of death, these gifted
children must mature quickly, learning to dodge both the watchful eyes of the
law and the dark shadows of a haunting familial nightmare.
Navigating this bleak landscape, they find unlikely allies who stand
against the corruption that permeates both local and state governments.
But as adolescence dawns, Carly’s life takes on another unexpected twist.
He reunites with Eva, a childhood friend, forging a passionate bond that
transcends color in a region governed by Jim Crow and terrorized by the
Ku Klux Klan. Their love is a beacon in the darkest of times, facing down
prejudice and threats with unwavering strength.
The dream of education and a brighter future leads Carly and Eva to
Marston City University. An institution that promises enlightenment, it also exposes
them to the seething hatred of a community not ready for change, and the
malevolent clutches of the Klan, eager to snuff out their shining light.
A poignant exploration of love, resilience, and courage to defy convention,
Beyond the Weeping Willow unveils the incredible journey of
two souls undeterred by a world that seeks to tear them apart. Can love
truly conquer all, or are there forces too powerful to overcome? Dive into
this Southern Gothic tale and uncover the mysteries that lie in the shadows of
the weeping willow.
Sobre o autor
Bob Hill grew up on a large farm in the Deep South. After graduation from the Medical College of Alabama in 1967, he completed postdoctoral studies at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. After serving in the Uniformed Services, he ventured into the exciting but demanding practice of medicine as an Alaskan bush pilot doctor. Moving to Portland, he specialized in Neuroradiology at Oregon Health and Sciences University. He retired in 2018 and currently lives on the Gulf Coast where he focuses on writing.
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