The Shadow of His Wings

The Appomattox Saga #6

by Gilbert Morris, Maynard Villers

Young Lowell Rocklin, son of Clay, meets General Longstreet who sees the South's predicament and urges Lowell to create an observation balloon for the Confederate army. Before starting, Lowell is injured and sent to Chimborazo hospital in Richmond. There, he meets extraordinary nurse Rooney Smith who aids his recovery and assists in building the balloon. On its first battle flight, Lowell is wounded and loses a leg. Though physically healed, he retreats mentally. A dying friend and a young woman's love help him find his way back.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Historical, Christian, Civil War, Inspirational

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First published October 11, 1994

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Bonnie Dieffenbacher]

This is a Christian novel that takes place in the South during the Civil War. I liked it, although the ending was predictable. It was well written and had some good lessons in it.

[Summer Reading]

Morris' novels showcase what honorable masculinity and feminine strength can be. He never denies the harsh realities of war and sin, but he highlights how faith can pull us out of and through life's difficulties. Love, friendship, forgiveness, and strength in adversity are themes presented in each novel. This book also comments on social class and the pitfalls of pride.

However, be warned: This series does follow a Southern plantation family during the Civil War. They own slaves, but slavery is not an issue the books focus on. Book one comments on the issue a little bit, but it's not a dominant theme in the rest of the series so far. The family is portrayed as honorable and kind rather than evil and cruel, and this may not sit well with some readers.

[Lucy]

Awesome historical fiction, with well developed character and plots.

[Susan]

Lowell Rocklin accepts a challenge to help the South build a balloon for use in military strategy. His efforts are aided by Rooney Smith, a young woman whose ingenuity proves invaluable. Suddenly, double tragedy strikes: Seriously injured in battle, Lowell must also suffer with his discovery of the tragic truth about Rooney--the woman he has come to love. I enjoy the historical nature of these clean romantic tales of the Rocklin family.

[Darlene Wilson]

Lowell Rocklin accepts a challenge to help the South build a balloon for use in military strategy. His efforts are aided by Rooney Smith, a young woman whose ingenuity proves invaluable. Suddenly, double tragedy strikes: Seriously injured in battle, Lowell must also suffer with his discovery of the tragic truth about Rooney--the woman he has come to love.