The Earth Trembled

The Earth Trembled, published in 1887 by Edward Payson Roe, is a historical novel set in Charleston, South Carolina, during the Civil War era. The story follows the Burgoyne family, particularly Orville Burgoyne and his daughter Mary, as they navigate personal conflicts amid the societal upheaval caused by the war. Themes of loyalty, love, and the division between North and South are explored as Mary grapples with her father's decisions and her romantic feelings for a soldier. This novel reflects the emotional turmoil of a nation in crisis and the impact of war on family dynamics.