Historical Fiction

Frederick "Walter" Kelley, a master carpenter, moved his family to a small emerging town in South Dakota in 1909. The small town atmosphere allowed the Kelley family to become respected members of the community. The citizens in this closely-knit community were like extended family and lived blissfully until two horrible events changed their lives forever.

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When the cannon roared to life, spectators sent up a round of cheers. Checkered cloths and baskets filled with fried chicken and fine pastries lay spread across open grass. Children romped. As champagne corks popped, women shielded delicate skin with gaily-colored parasols. Eager to witness the deciding battle, congressmen had brought their families for a picnic. The first men in blue started falling, and mouths gaped at a totally unexpected sight--blood.