"A gripping historical treasure trove of a story for those who thought they knew about the Civil War. Freedom's Tears pulls you into . . . a plantation community of enslaved people in South Carolina as history lands on their doorstep and the war reverberates through their lives. Rich in detail, grounded in real events, this sweeping landscape of what took place in the heart of the South during this time is vividly portrayed. A riveting read!"-Leslie K Simmons, author of Red Clay, Running Waters "Captivating historical fiction! Olsvig writes with passion and empathic authenticity. Her words poignantly capture the emotional nuances her characters would have experienced in the situations she portrays. The accuracy of her historical references and terminology withstands scholarly scrutiny and conveys a deep understanding of the time of which she writes."-Richard E Thomas, founder and president, Legacy Leadership, LLC; chairman, History Department, Heritage Library; lecturer, Osher Lifelong Learning Institute-USCB; author of Backwater Frontier: Beaufort County, South Carolina, at the Forefront of American History "As a historical fiction novel, Freedom's Tears is both vivid and gut-wrenchingly accurate. From the climate-setting background to the Civil War through Emancipation Day, Josie Olsvig paints a picture of abducted Africans few dare approach, and many would like to forget. 'One should remember, at this point in history, the Republicans were liberal and anti-slavery, while most Southern Democrats, or what later became known as Dixiecrats, were conservative and pro-slavery.' Was it cotton, or was it greed? The reader will have to decide as they unpack this unvarnished study of slavery's marrow during one of the most divisive periods of American history."-Riccoh Player, CEO and founder, Parade Deck; retired base commander, Parris Island Marine Base "Go grab your personal copy TODAY of an extraordinary historical fiction book by my friend and fellow author Josie Olsvig. Her latest novel, Freedom's Tears, is a compelling story set during the Civil War and eventual emancipation that will literally keep you on the edge of your seat. Let the pages of this award-winning novel draw you into a very chaotic and complex period in our nation's history."-Greg Estevez, president, Hutchinson Heritage Foundation; Edisto Island author, historian, and genealogist