Daughter Of The Regiment (Thorndike Press Large Print Christian Fiction) - Hardcover

Whitson, Stephanie Grace

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1410479714 ISBN 13: 9781410479716

Publisher: Thorndike Press, 2015

Synopsis

Plantation mistress Elizabeth Blair and her neighbor, Irish immigrant Maggie Malone, want nothing to do with the war, but find themselves drawn into it against their wills on opposing sides.

About this title

About the Author:

Stephanie Grace Whitson is the author of over 20 inspirational novels and two works of nonfiction. When she isn't writing, speaking, or trying to keep up with her five grown children and perfect grandchildren, Stephanie loves to take long distance rides aboard her Honda Magna motorcycle named Kitty. Her church and the International Quilt Study Center and Museum take up the rest of her free time. She received her Master of Arts degree in history in the spring of 2012. Her passionate interests in pioneer women's history, antique quilts, and French, Italian, and Hawaiian language and culture provide endless story-telling possibilities. Stephanie resides with her husband in Lincoln, NE.

Review:

"A vivid portrait of life on the Missouri River, from the cramped quarters of the packet boat, through the outpost settlements up the river, to the squalid docks of St. Louis. . .[A]n entertaining historical tale of faith, action, and romance." ""Publisher's Weekly "on" A Captain for Laura Rose"""

"This stand-alone novel has all the makings of a great romance: love, intrigue, mystery and unforgettable characters. Whitson's historical details on female riverboat captains are incredible." ""RT Book Reviews," starred review, on "A Captain for Laura Rose"""

"As usual, Stephanie Grace Whitson skillfully weaves unforgettable characters with an unforgettable time in history. Step aboard the "Laura Rose." You will definitely enjoy the ride!" "Nancy Moser, bestselling author of" The Journey of Josephine" and "Mozart's Sister" on" A Captain for Laura Rose"""

"Whitson celebrates the strong but unknown heroines who marched off to war with their men, as well as those who maintained the home front, in this Civil War-era inspirational....Based on true events, this story will capture the hearts of historical fiction fans." ""Publishers Weekly"""

"The author's gift for multidimensional characters and tight plotting shines through. Romance, family drama, immigrants and dueling factions in the same town add action and intrigue." ""RT Book Reviews"""

About this edition

• Publisher: Thorndike Press
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1410479714
• ISBN 13: 9781410479716
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 445