The Old Oak's Secret
At the outbreak of the Civil War, wealthy Southern planter James Blackthorne is commissioned to join the Confederate forces. Before leaving he makes his will, leaving his estate to his ward,... Read allAt the outbreak of the Civil War, wealthy Southern planter James Blackthorne is commissioned to join the Confederate forces. Before leaving he makes his will, leaving his estate to his ward, Dick Carroll. A clause in the will, gives freedom to the old slave, Moses; this clause th... Read allAt the outbreak of the Civil War, wealthy Southern planter James Blackthorne is commissioned to join the Confederate forces. Before leaving he makes his will, leaving his estate to his ward, Dick Carroll. A clause in the will, gives freedom to the old slave, Moses; this clause the master reads aloud to Moses. After Blackthorne leaves, Moses fearing that if the documen... Read all