Joseph Wheelan’s ‘Their Last Full Measure’ Sheds Light on the Final Days of the Civil War [REVIEW]

January 22, 2022 by Leave a comment

Union infantry skirmishers hold their position.
Union infantry skirmishers hold their position. (Photo courtesy Canva)

The Civil War lasted for four long years. It was one of the bloodiest conflicts ever fought on American soil. Yet, no matter how many novels or films have been made about the war, it remains one of the most controversial and complex periods in the nation’s history. Now author Joseph Wheelan brings the period to vivid life in his book, Their Last Full Measure, which may very well answer your most burning questions.

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THE COPPER ROAD: Seven Questions for Richard Buxton [INTERVIEW]

October 19, 2020 by 2 Comments

Richard Buxton reimagines the Civil War in his series, Shire’s Union. (Photo courtesy Canva/Ocoee Publishing/Richard Buxton)

Gone with the Wind. Gods and Generals. Cold Mountain. North and South. There is no shortage of novels about the Civil War. But few capture our imagination like Richard Buxton, one of England’s rising literary stars. With the release of the second volume in his Shire’s Union series, The Copper Road, we sit down with the author to discover why he’s so fascinated with American history and how it compares to events that are taking place today. Enjoy the interview! —J&H

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‘Simon the Fiddler’ Captures the Transcendent Power of Music [REVIEW]

May 7, 2020 by 3 Comments

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In post-Civil War Texas, a fiddler with a dream sets out to build a life filled with love and music. (Photo courtesy Canva)

He was always wily and had a knack for evading the conscription officers. Then came the fateful night he finally got caught. Can his passion for song get him through the Civil War? And will his dreams survive intact? Find out in Paulette Jiles’s immersive new historical saga, Simon the Fiddler. Read more of this post

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Journey Back to Avonlea with ‘Marilla of Green Gables’ [REVIEW]

October 15, 2019 by 2 Comments

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Life at Green Gables can be snowy and cold during the long winter months. (Photo courtesy Canva)

For everyone who fell in love with Anne, journey back to Prince Edward Island’s beloved Avonlea, a place of myth and legend, and discover what transpired there long before we ever encountered L.M. Montgomery’s enigmatic orphan. Meet the woman who ultimately adopted Anne, Marilla of Green Gables, in Sarah McCoy’s enchanting new prequel to the classic series.  Read more of this post

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Governess’s Courage Prevails Over the Civil War in Tamera Alexander’s ‘With This Pledge’ [REVIEW]

January 30, 2019 by 2 Comments

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Inside the walls of Carnton Plantation, a governess does what she can to face down slavery. (Photo by Rob Shenk, Flickr)

As if being a Southern woman with views of her own weren’t difficult enough, a young governess is forced to take a stand when the Civil War comes knocking at her employer’s doorstep. But will her strength and determination be enough to carry her through the most difficult time of her life? Find out in Tamera Alexander’s breathtaking new historical novel, With this Pledge.  Read more of this post

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