There is a long and tragic history involving subjugation of peoples and cultures around the world. One of the most heartbreaking examples was perpetrated against the Cherokee Nation - and all the other Native Americans - by white settlers and the US government. While many of the campaigns against North America’s first inhabitants were executed bit by bit, The Trail of Tears stands out for its inhumanity. As I write my next novel, due out late this year, I’ve been researching