Book excerpt: "In 1924, George and Ike Simmons lived just three hundred yards apart physically, but economically, socially, and racially they were separated by a vast chasm of racial prejudice. George is from a wealthy, former plantation family. Ike is the son of the domestic help at the big house. Can their families overcome racial barriers to develop lifelong friendships? Family tragedy, courage, faith, honor and a servants heart in both men leaves an interesting trail. Marrying the right women turns out to be a very important key."