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The Last Laird of Sapelo

T. M. Brown

The Last Laird of Sapelo is based on the tragic story of Randolph Spalding, the youngest son of Georgia's most well-known antebellum-era coastal planter and influential political figure, Thomas Spalding. Following his father's death in 1851, Randolph parlays his father's fame and gifted landholdings on Sapelo Island, hobnobbing from Charleston to Savannah to Milledgeville and ultimately failing to thwart Georgia's decision to follow South Carolina into secession by early 1861.


Within weeks after the assault on Fort Sumter, Lincoln's naval blockade threatens the entire southern coast. Colonel Randolph Spalding, now a reluctant commander of militia, faces a storm of life-altering events in the months that follow, imperiling his family's legacy, livelihood, and lands. He ultimately must decide between supposed justice and saving the life of a slave who exacted revenge for the murder and rape of two children on Sapelo Island.


Book Details

  • Publisher: Koehler Books
  • Publish Date: Aug 15th, 2023
  • Pages: 312
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.81in - 1.38lb
  • EAN: 9798888240441
  • Categories: Historical - Civil War EraBiographicalSouthern

About the Author

Brown, T. M.: - T. M. Brown went back to school after a thirty-year sales and marketing career; his lifelong love for history, teaching, and coaching landed him in the classroom until he retired in 2014. He took up writing novels and has published four award-winning Southern novels. He is a member of the Atlanta Writers Club, Southeastern Writers Association, Broadleaf Writers Association, American Christian Fiction Writers, and founding president of Hometown Novel Writers Association, Inc., in Newnan, Georgia.

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Praise for this book

" . . . a heart-wrenching and beautiful story of a man and his family brought to its knees by the Civil War. . . . historical fiction at its finest." -Patti Callahan Henry, New York Times Best-Selling Author of The Secret Book of Flora Lea

" . . . [a] riveting, gut-wrenching saga of the minuscule line separating independence and freedom." -Jedwin Smith, Author of Fatal Treasure and Our Brother's Keeper

"T.M. Brown raises the bar for Civil War-era historical fiction." -George Weinstein, Award-Winning Author of the Hardscrabble Road Series, Executive Director, Atlanta Writers Club, Atlanta Writers Conference Director

". . . a story that needed to be told, and T. M. Brown has done it in a masterful way." -John Pruitt, Emmy Award-Winning News Anchor, Author of Tell It True

"Brown is an able wordsmith."-Kirkus Reviews

"The Last Laird of Sapelo is a compelling and emotionally resonant historical epic that captivates from beginning to end. T.M. Brown's superb storytelling skills, attention to historical accuracy, and well-crafted characters come together to create a vivid and immersive experience. This is a novel that breathes life into a pivotal period of American history while delivering a timeless exploration of human courage, sacrifice, and the enduring legacy of the past. A must-read for history enthusiasts and fans of gripping family sagas alike. With its gripping narrative and well-crafted characters, the author has created a truly remarkable literary work. Without a doubt, it deserves a perfect 5/5 stars." -The Historical Fiction Company, five stars and the "Highly Recommended" award of excellence