During the Civil War, a Southern woman grapples with her family's involvement in a government conspiracy to cover up war atrocities, while a Northern journalist risks his life to expose the truth and bring justice to the victims, ultimately leading to the abolition of slavery and a new era of unity in the United States.
Protagonist: A Southern woman, torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing realization of the injustice of slavery; Deuteragonist: A Northern journalist, documenting the impact of the war on both sides and striving to shed light on the truth.
The deuteragonist uncovers a government conspiracy to cover up war atrocities, risking his own safety to expose the truth and bring justice to the victims.
The deuteragonist's investigation leads to the arrest and trial of the government officials responsible for the cover-up. The protagonist, inspired by his bravery, joins the fight for justice and equality, ultimately leading to the abolition of slavery and a new era of unity in the United States.
Twist: The protagonist discovers that her own family is involved in the government conspiracy, forcing her to confront her loyalties and make a difficult choice between her family and her beliefs in justice and equality.