The Last Patriarch

Young Everett Kensington the son of a powerful Northern industrialist lives in his own private hell. Trapped within the emotional bondage of a shocking childhood secret Ev's only solace is his memory of one illicit night with Samantha a young slave girl. Yet the memory of his forbidden love is not enough to keep Ev from a sickening slide into the depths of addiction debauchery and anguish.</p> <p>Ev must not only overcome the psychological aftermath of his childhood but he must also fight his alcohol addiction as he strives for a distinguished position of power within the Kensington family. Just as Ev seems destined to surrender completely to his torment he is infused with hope from a newfound faith and a rekindled love. Now Ev must find the courage to face his fears and defeat his personal demons or descend forever into final dark despair.</p> <p>Set in the tumultuous times of the 1850s when America hurtled toward civil war <I>The Last Patriarch</I> is the inspiring story of a young man who must fight his own personal battles to earn the life and love of his dreams.</p>