This historical novel follows the adventurous life of George Galphin, head trader to the Creek Indians from 1737 till his death in 1780, a man of honesty, Galphin loved women and also loved the children they gave him. His six "wives" gave him nine children of the three races--white, African, and Indian. He loved them all But his work for the Colonial side during the Revolutionary War brought about the loss of his great fortune, so that his children did not get what he wanted for them.

review "FATHER AND SON AT WAR" is an interesting book for those who love to read historical fiction. It is obvious Isabel Vandervelde is a lover of history, as she carefully described the Civil War and provided excellent background for the storyline of the book. The historical fiction genre is not an easy one to write, as it requires immense research. ......this was a very engaging read. What was most enjoyable for me was the historical background of the novel intertwined with the developing relationship between the white General and his mulatto son. Both of these elements worked wonderfully...