In "Christmas in Savannah," Morgan, a bitter and remorseful man nearing forty, reflects on his life of crime and loneliness. Haunted by his past and unable to find Emma Summers, the woman he blames for his misery, he seeks revenge. Determined to rebuild his life, he plans to head to California's mining opportunities.
Set in post-Civil War America, the novel follows Emma, a member of the Summers family, as she faces grave threats to her life from the unscrupulous solicitor Cal Morgan. Driven from her Savannah plantation, Emma's struggle for survival and autonomy unfolds against a backdrop of family legacy and societal change, highlighting her resilience amidst danger and desperation.