This is a fictional story set in the real cities of Hinesville and Savannah, Georgia.  It can be considered an historical/romance novel, but focuses on the main character, Billy Cureton, and his life quest.  History and romance certainly are components of Billy's story, however.

Seasons of Liberty begins in 1956 on the day before Billy’s birthday and covers the roller coaster ride of his life over the next ten years.  Billy is the son of George and Rosie, people of modest means, who at one time were affluent and at the top of society in South Georgia.  Unfortunate events in their early lives, however, left them practically penniless and Billy is born to them at a time when they feel they will never have any children.

Billy initially accepts his situation in life and does not question why, when others have plenty, he has to wear homemade clothing and live in an old trailer.  Nor does he question why he experiences health problems, when it seems that no one else has such issues.  Ultimately, Billy becomes dissatisfied with his lot in life and realizes that change must come from him. He decides to overcome his circumstances and proceeds to break out of his timid, sickly existence.