Contraband Hearts

<p><strong>A Legacy Unearthed. A Nation Reborn. </strong></p><p><strong>A Love Story That Transcends Time.</strong></p><p></p><p>When Calvin Osborne began tracing his ancestry he uncovered a powerful truth buried in forgotten records: his great-great-grandfather William Lacy was born enslaved fought for freedom and helped shape a legacy that would span generations.</p><p></p><p><strong><em>Contraband Hearts</em></strong> follows William's journey from the pre-Civil War South to the battlefields of Westport where he served alongside pivotal figures in America's defining conflict. After the war he began a new life with his wife Lucinda in a small Kansas town-unknowingly planting roots that would echo across centuries.</p><p></p><p>Told through the eyes of a descendant this narrative blends rich genealogy rare documents and historical detail. Osborne even discovers a striking connection: William's birthplace in Alabama was also home to <em>his</em> wife and her family's intertwining destinies long before their paths crossed.</p><p></p><p>This intimate sweeping story is a must-read for:</p><p></p><ul><li><strong><em>Historians</em></strong> seeking untold Civil War stories</li><li><strong><em>Genealogy buffs</em></strong> exploring African American lineage</li><li><strong><em>Preservationists </em></strong>honoring ancestral footprints</li></ul><p></p><p>With heartfelt storytelling and enduring truth Contraband Hearts is a tribute to resilience heritage and the power of legacy that lives on.</p><p></p>