'The Sport of Kings' is an epic family saga set against the backdrop of the Kentucky horse racing scene. It tells the story of generations linked by blood and passion to the land and the bloodsport that both defines and consumes their lives. From a landowner and his son to a brilliant black woman, a boy seeking his origins, and a girl who risks everything for her family's honor, the novel renders a portrait of ambition, struggle, and legacy. The narrative deftly explores themes of power, racism, social class, and the inescapable draw of one's heritage, all while delving into the intricate world of thoroughbreds and the humans intertwined with them. C. E. Morgan's prose resonates with the evocative power akin to the works of Marilynne Robinson and James Salter, capturing the essence of characters and the spirit of the land with mastery.