Caroline Fletcher is from a wealthy slave-holding family; but from the time she was a little girl, she had different beliefs on how their slaves should be treated.  As she grows into a young woman, she starts to see how cruel slaves are treated, not like the ones she calls friends, who have helped raise her and her faith has remained strong. 

Caroline grows from a young woman into an adult, and she details her account during the Civil War.  As the Civil War starts Caroline finds out that writing paper is too expensive, so she begins to tear pieces of her wallpaper to write this journal.

As the years go by, Caroline tells of all her triumphs and tragedies.  How her fiancé Charles and her cousin Jonathan both go off to fight for what they believe in, but Caroline has her doubts.  When her father George goes off to sail his ships, Caroline is left with her father’s slaves to take care of her.  And to her, all the slaves, Tessie, Eli, Gilbert, Ruby, and Esther, left at home are just like family to her. As the war continues, Caroline and her friend Sally help whenever they can.  Their faith in God is stronger than ever, as they pray daily that this war will come to an end, and that their loved ones will come home safety.

CANDLE IN THE DARKNESS is the first book in “The REFINER’S FIRE” series.  Follow Caroline as she witnesses first hand through her eyes The Civil War start to finish, and how her believes different from others.  This is a well-written book with authentic action and wonderful characters, which will have you laughing one minute and crying the next.  Readers will not want to put this book down once you start reading.  This book is available at your local bookstore or www.bethanyhouse.com