A review by bethsponz
North and South by John Jakes

5.0

This novel takes places before the Civil War, and ends right when it begins. There are 2 more in this series. Like all American south books centered on abolition, slavery, plantations, this one really encompasses all that and the building tensions of the upcoming war. It follows two families, one from the south and one from the north thru about 20 years. Their lives are connected through many obstacles, romances, friendships, rivals, ...A big read, but really well written and researched.