Bonnie Lee Rabe, PhD

An Exciting New Series!

In the crucible of mid-18th century Connecticut, Discord and Light immerses readers in a world poised on the cusp of profound change. As the reverberations of English Crown policy and the Great Awakening's spiritual fervor collide with rapid societal transformation, two communities find themselves caught between the pull of tradition and the push of progress.

At the heart of this turbulent era stand three compelling figures: a firebrand preacher challenging the status quo, his eloquent wife wrestling with her deepest convictions, and a young surveyor-turned-scientist seeking his place in a world in flux. Against a backdrop of economic strife and territorial disputes that threaten to unravel the social fabric, these characters must navigate a treacherous landscape where personal beliefs clash with shifting allegiances.

As tensions mount, a pivotal question emerges: Will these fractured communities find unity by embracing their shared humanity, or will discord prevail, driving them further apart? This meticulously crafted work of historical fiction illuminates the tumultuous birth of a nascent nation, where shafts of light pierce through the shadows of uncertainty, offering glimpses of a future yet to be written.