Tar and feathers : An entrancing post-war romance in which the Ku Klux Klan, its principles and activities figure prominently, based on fact

In the wake of the Great War, a group of men whose lives were reshaped on the battlefields of Europe find themselves back on American soil, each carrying a different kind of scar. Among them is a young Southern gentleman whose heroic rescue by a Black doctor and a Jewish surgeon forces him to confront the prejudices that have long defined his world. The novel opens in a crowded Paris hospital and quickly shifts to the quiet streets of a Georgia town, where the promise of peace is already being tested by old hatreds.

Back home, our protagonist is drawn into a secretive organization that claims to protect a way of life, even as his heart is pulled toward a woman whose outlook challenges his inherited notions. As he navigates love, loyalty, and the lingering echo of war, he must decide whether to cling to the familiar or to forge a new, more inclusive identity.

The story offers a vivid portrait of post‑war America, blending romance with a thoughtful examination of race, faith, and the struggle to overcome the ghosts of the past. It invites listeners to consider how personal transformation can spark broader social change.