Nightingales are Singing

About the Book

John Fearn Francis, the Overseer of slaves on Jesse Godbehere's plantation in Mansfield, Louisiana before the American Civil War, was a highly successful manager who had an outstanding reputation for high productivity with the slaves in his charge. John's strongly-held Christian values of love, self discipline and empowerment motivated him to teach others such values by word and example. As a result Moses Bailey and his daughter, Frances were steeped in this same spirit which became a driving force for good in the emerging mixed society of the South.

About the Author

James Fearn was born in the Great Depression in Australia where he developed conservative political and religious views. These revealed themselves in Church and educational leadership in the State of Victoria. Educated as a Science Educator in schools and universities, James holds a Master’s degrees in Science and in Education, and a Doctorate in Education. His essays describe his life experiences, and he has two published textbooks, one for Science teachers, and one for Church leaders. “Stranger in Dixie” is based upon the life and times of his Great Grandfather, John Francis who died a hero in the American Civil War. The author’s hobbies include Music - solo voice and choral, Building (Habitat for Humanity), Walking, Writing.