Set in post-Civil War North Carolina, this novel follows the struggles of a mixed-race couple as they fight against societal prejudice and attempt to build a life together. Meanwhile, a group of white supremacists conspire to undermine their efforts. Full of drama and political commentary, Hot Plowshares remains a relevant and powerful work over a century after its initial publication.

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