In Book 2 of the Palmetto Pioneers series, Mary enters a tumultuous period of Florida history. Upon marrying a politically savvy stranger from Washington, DC, Mary, despite being unable to read or write. finds herself with a front row seat to Florida's explosive changes. From Harmony to Hostility This second historical narrative non-fiction book takes Mary from Florida's statehood to secession. Florida worked hard for over twenty years to become a state, and within 16 more, she will work as hard to secede from the nation. Mary is in the middle of the tumult with no way out.