Through stained glass: A Novel

"Through Stained Glass" by George Agnew Chamberlain is a story that begins in the aftermath of the American Civil War, focusing on a minister named Reverend Orme Leighton and his family as they leave Kentucky for Brazil. This move is driven by the desire to escape the pain of loss and division that the war has left behind. The Reverend's past as a Confederate minister shapes him and his family's interactions in this unfamiliar land. The family faces challenges adapting to a new language, way of life, and financial struggles. As they try to build a home in Sao Paulo, the relationships between the Reverend, his wife Ann, and each of their children are examined showing their struggles with past traumas as they try to create a new future.