In Spite of Color

<p>The son of an English peasant Levi Roundtree has risen from poverty to create Cypress Villa a beautiful plantation outside of Charleston S.C. in the days before the Civil War. He is a compassionate master and enjoys a firm friendship with one of his slaves Marcus Stanley. It’s a relationship that carries over to the next generation as Marcus’s son and Levi’s son become best friends.</p><p>During the Civil War the Yankees try to burn down the plantation with Levi inside. Risking his own life Marcus saves Levi; as a result Levi makes him a free man. This sets the stage for Marcus to strike out on his own and he becomes prosperous and successful. But the two never forget their friendship.</p><p>Filled with vivid detail “In Spite of Color” shows how friendship can transcend race color and time.</p>