Thank you to NetGalley and the Publishers for an advanced copy of Red Clay. Charles Francher does an outstanding job weaving together the lives of an African American family and their white owners. A fast paced novel which showcases how through much pain and adversity humans can find hope and compassion. A great read and worth the time !

Red Clay is a biographical look back at the life of Felix from Civil War era slave to a successful free man. At Felix’s funeral, his family notice a white woman in attendance. She has come to find out what ultimately happened to Felix. Felix and his family were owned by a fair plantation owner who seems to really take care of his ‘property’. But then an incident in Felix’s young life with the owner, sets in motion a secret that will influence his entire life. The story is fast paced and unpredictable which makes you want to keep reading.

i accidentally reviewed another book with a title similar to this one. i haven't read this yet and will come back here and review this book after i have