
Erin Crosby Eckstine
Junie
Junie – A Haunting Historical Novel of Love, Loss & Liberation
🌿👻 A Ghostly Mystery. A Forbidden Love. A Fight for Freedom. 👻🌿
Junie is a gripping, atmospheric historical novel that blends literary fiction, gothic mystery, and supernatural intrigue against the backdrop of the Civil War era. Perfect for fans of historical drama and haunting storytelling, this novel explores love, resilience, and the power of the past.
🕊️ Alabama, 1860s – Sixteen-year-old Junie has known nothing but enslavement at Bellereine Plantation. By day, she tends to Violet, the master’s daughter. By night, she grieves the sudden loss of her sister, Minnie—until a desperate act awakens Minnie’s vengeful spirit, binding her to the land.
💔 With the arrival of wealthy guests and whispers of an arranged marriage, Junie’s world begins to unravel. She finds an ally in Caleb, a coachman, and as their connection deepens, long-buried secrets come to light—threatening everything she has ever known.
🔥 As dark truths surface and the fight for freedom looms, Junie must make an impossible choice: What will she risk for love, liberation, and the chance to shape her own destiny?
✨ With lush prose, unforgettable characters, and a spellbinding blend of history and supernatural elements, Junie is a must-read for fans of The Water Dancer, Beloved, and gothic historical fiction. ✨