Home Before Dark

Home Before Dark is a historical fiction novel that explores the early colonial experience in Virginia. The story begins in 1676 during the turmoil of Bacon's Rebellion, following Henry Asbury as he arrives in the New World. Alongside his best friend Tobias and armed with a land grant from his father, Henry establishes a new life on the banks of the Potomac River.

This volume 1 narrative blends factual family lineage with fictionalized accounts of survival and ambition. Henry faces the hardships of a young colonist determined to build a legacy for his descendants. In a departure from the traditional customs of the era, Henry chooses to provide for all three of his sons rather than leaving the plantation solely to the eldest. This work of fiction provides a detailed look at the struggles and triumphs of the Asbury family.