Brother Against Brother; Or, The War on the Border

"Brother Against Brother; Or, The War on the Border" by Oliver Optic tells of families torn apart as America stands on the brink of civil war. The novel opens with the Lyon family in Kentucky, a state where neighbors are choosing sides. Noah Lyon and his son, Dexter, argue about the growing unrest, Noah’s brother, Titus, has become a strong supporter of secession, stirring tension between the family. This sets the stage for a story that will explore family loyalty, difficult choices, and how war changes everything.