Crimson Hill comes from the fine old literary tradition of Great Expectations. Theres the outrageous fortune bestowed upon the poorest family in town ... theres the envy of friends ... theres three generations overcome by poverty in the beginning and wealth in the end.

This is the story of a long gone America, of love gained and lost, of treasures hidden and identities unknown. In the town of Crimson Hill luck is never what it seems and fate is always the dark, destructive force that tempts winners and losers alike.

Don Clark France takes you to a town in the heart of the South, a town he...