The War Between the States shakes Margaret Bryant out of her comfortable upper-class life when her father enlists in the Army of the Potomac. Despite being safely ensconced above the Mason-Dixon Line in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, Margaret finds her strength tested by opposition from familiar faces and Confederate threats. Will she let a young man from a lesser station into her heart even as war rages ever nearer to the homefront?
Restless Connor Doyle sees the war as a way to escape from his family’s farm and his identity as a poor Irishman’s son. His brother, Adam, torn between duty to country and his family, enlists alongside Connor. Adam dares to hope in a future with Margaret when he begins a courtship correspondence from the war front. The two brothers make a vow to protect one another at all costs, but when faced with death and destruction from all sides-will they be able to uphold it?
The three bloodiest days in America’s history brings these three together at Gettysburg and tragedy’s cruelty threatens to tear two hearts apart-and bring two unlikely allies together.
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Summary
From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: Amongst the Roses
Book Author: Meghan Gorecki
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"I need you to be strong and kind."
The parting words of a loving father, as he leaves his family to answer the call of President Abraham Lincoln. "That terrible whispered word - 'war'", has not only invaded Margaret Bryant's thoughts, but now her very heart and home, as neighbors, friends, and family join the rank of patriot, ready to defend their Union. Her dear sister, newly married and with child, her best friend; whose handsome brothers and father also leave behind a mother and daughters. Margaret doesn't feel very strong, and finds it terribly difficult to be kind, especially to her own mother, whose delicate nature does not lend itself to difficulty; but as she reaches deep within herself, she realizes that, "war has a way of distinguishing between the things that matter and the things that don't".
"The only reason I sleep passably well at night is that I know God is still on his throne." The words of Adam Doyle after a particularly horrific day of battle along the James River. Adam, and his brother Connor have remained side by side, their reasons for enlisting totally different, but their familial bond growing stronger with each passing day. Adam's thoughts often turn to the lovely young woman back home who caught his eye, years ago, Margaret Bryant. Can an ugly war provide them with a golden opportunity to deepen a friendship towards romance, in spite of the miles and melee between each of their letters?
"Amongst the Roses" is a sober reminder of how deeply our nation suffered during the long years of the Civil War; chronicling the thoughts and experiences of two young admirers whose faith and future stand to be mortally wounded before daring any hope of restoration.
I received a copy of this book from the author. The opinions stated are entirely my own.
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