Where the Cotton Once Grew

Set against the backdrop of the Great Depression in Roxboro, Alabama, the narrative follows Sara and her son Sam as they navigate economic hardship and community hypocrisy. Facing the relentless antagonism of Milton Marion, the town's powerful figure, Sara finds unexpected allies in a defiant farmer, a redemption-seeking sheriff, and a courageous bootlegger. Together, they challenge Marion's control, ultimately helping Sara discover love and a sense of family amidst adversity.