Description: Occupied by Union forces, Fredericksburg lies in ruins. After four years of devastating conflict, sisters Amanda and Alice are plunged into the turbulent world of the wars aftermath. Amanda struggles to maintain harmony in her home life, while her husband, Union Colonel Samuel Prescott, strives for order in the newly reunited country. But with the demise of the Confederacy, Alices husband, William Jackson, has lost his command and must finally face the haunting truth about his past. The guns on the battlefield have been silenced, but war rages on within all hearts, ready to explode.
Brief description:
Kim Murphy is coeditor of the historical fiction magazine Bygone Days. She lives in Virginia with her husband and son.
Review Quotes:
"An emotional story of loss and redemption. Much of it is heart-wrenching, especially since this story could just as well be fact...The ending is pleasing because it leaves the reader with the knowledge that life goes on and happiness after great grief can be found."
-- "RT Book Reviews"