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Goodreads Rating: ⭐ 3.80/5 (based on a small number of reader ratings). The Drums of December is the second novel in Sharon Salvato's Mannings series and continues the sweeping story of a South Carolina family during the American Revolution. As the colonies fight for independence, members of the Manning family find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict, forcing them to choose between loyalty to family and loyalty to their beliefs. Love, betrayal, revenge, and sacrifice intertwine as the war changes every aspect of their lives. Against the backdrop of battles and political upheaval, the characters struggle to protect their home while pursuing freedom and justice. Rich historical detail and multiple perspectives create an epic family saga that explores both the personal and national cost of revolution. Tropes: Historical fiction American Revolutionary War Family saga Forbidden love Divided loyalties War-time romance Frontier life Coming of age Courage and sacrifice Spice Level: 🌶️ 1/5 – Clean to very mild romance with no explicit sexual content. Trigger Warnings: War and battle violence Death and grief Family conflict and betrayal Political unrest Historical depictions of slavery and racism Injury Loss and sacrifice Themes of revenge and prejudice