The Lost Mulattos - The Hanscome Trilogy Book II

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ACTION ADVENTURE DRAMA EPIC FAMILY POLITICAL MELODRAMA HISTORICAL FICTION ROMANCE WAR

18th Century,19th Century,Across Centuries

Dr. Joan Adsit Dickinson

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Submision Type

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Logline

Third generation plantation owner, wealthy Thomas Hanscome, boldly loves beautiful and brazen mulatto Nancy Randall and openly raises their privileged six children in the flourishing Charleston mulatto culture, but the slave rebellions incite fear and their freedmen’s existence is threatened.

Genre

Action,Adventure,Drama,Epic,Family,Political,Melodrama,Historical Fiction,Romance,War

Short Summary

In 1752 Charles Town, Thomas Hanscome is stylishly wed. His father, the principled Presbyterian John’s Island planter, Aaron Hanscome, has finally traded his conscience for greed. The seed that slavery is good has been firmly implanted in Thomas. Life couldn’t be better. Then comes the hurricane.

Setting

John's Island SC Hanscom(b)e Plantation, Charleston SC Hanscomb(e) mansions, London England, Philadelphia and Bucks County PA, Toronto Canada

Based on a True Story

Yes

Plot - Premise

Voyage and Return,Quest,Other

Plot - Other Elements

Philosophical Questions,Meaningful Message,Other,Twist

Mature Audience Themes

Information not completed

Main Character Details

Name: Thomas Hanscome

Age: 1760 -1831 lifespan

Gender: Male

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Charming,Confident,Complex,Engaging,Flexible,Gracious,Heartthrob,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Masculine,Outspoken,Skillful,Romantic,Seductive,Unapologetic,Greedy

Additional Character Details

Name: Nancy Randall AKA Ann Hanscome

Age: 1790 - 1860's lifespan

Gender: Female

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Aspiring,Adventurous,Charming,Complex,Engaging,Faithful,Gracious,Flexible,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Outspoken,Sexy,Skillful,Romantic,Masculine,Unapologetic,Insecure,Confident

Additional Character Details

Name: Thomas Hanscome

Age: 1821 - 1894 lifespan

Gender: Male

Role: protagonist

Key Traits: Aspiring,Masculine,Adventurous,Charming,Complex,Confident,Decisive,Engaging,Faithful,Flexible,Greedy,Educated,Honorable,Leader,Outspoken,Skillful,Visionary,Romantic,Unapologetic,Blunt

Additional Character Details

Name: Aaron Hanscom(b)e

Age: 1685-1760 lifespan

Gender: Male

Role: mentor

Key Traits: Adventurous,Aspiring,Complex,Confident,Greedy,Insecure,Leader,Masculine,Skillful,Visionary,Outspoken,Charming,Engaging,Gracious,Religious

About The Author

Joan Dickinson has worn many hats - history teacher, psychologist, professor, behavioral health director and international consultant, wellness columnist, public speaker, yoga and meditation instructor and author. She holds degrees from The University of Wisconsin-Madison, The University of Colorado-Boulder and The University of Northern Colorado-Greeley. She hails from Minnesota and kayaks with the dolphins near Anna Maria Island, Florida.

Target Audiences

Age: 18-34,35-54,55+

Target Gender: Universal,Female Leaning,Other

Group Specific

slavery, genealogy, African American,South Carolina, colonial history, Revolutionary and Civil Wars, abolitionists, mulatto culture, underground railway, Sea Islands, Charleston, Pennsylvania and Toronto history

Publishing Details

Status: Yes: self-published

Publisher: self published

Year Published: 1st edition 2018, 2nd edition 2019

Hard Copy Available

Yes

ISBN

ISBN-13: 978-1070957869