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Carolina Rain #2
Beyond Sandy Ridge
As The War Between the States closes in, Lizzie flees her home in Charleston, SC, leaving behind her hopes and dreams. Will her secret past be forever buried in the sandy soil of Charleston or will it follow her... "Beyond Sandy Ridge" She finds a new home, where finery and social graces will buy nothing, not even friends. "Beyond Sandy Ridge," is one woman's journey of survival, a collection of her most intimate desires and her passion for a man named Joel. Many of those she loved are forever silent. It is for their sake, she must find the courage to tell her story.
Beyond Sandy Ridge: (2nd) book in the series of: Carolina Rain, Beyond Sandy Ridge, Lizzie After the War and Letters from Lizzie.
Beyond Sandy Ridge: (2nd) book in the series of: Carolina Rain, Beyond Sandy Ridge, Lizzie After the War and Letters from Lizzie.
- GenresHistorical Fiction
311 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 2011
13 people are currently reading
160 people want to read
About the author
Nancy B. Brewer
44 books127 followerswebsite: www.nancybbrewer.com
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"The Two Faces of Nina Grey"
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The House with the Red Light
Carolina Rain
Beyond Sandy Ridge
Lizzie After the War
Garnet
Letters from Lizzie
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30 Days at the Shore (Letters to Father)
A Doll Named Fannie
Rufus the Rat
Quotes and Poems in Black and White
South Carolina author, Nancy B. Brewer combines her love for history with her passion for creating stories and characters.
Readers are captivated from page one by Brewer’s soft southern style and poetic quotes and lines. The author is a master of weaving historically accurate stories filled with intriguing characters and thrilling plots.
She is available for book signings and presentations.
Awards:
2014 Henry Timrod Southern Culture Award
2014 National SCV Ladies Appreciation Award
2012 Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal
https://www.facebook.com/nancybbrewer...
books on Amazon-Kindle
New release! Sept. 2021 reserve your copy now!
A Peasant Queen.
https://www.nancybbrewer.com/product/...
Beach Read Series: Murder at Myrtle Beach and A Coastal Ghost.
Here’s How to Write a Book
by Nancy B. Brewer
A Beautiful Prison
3 Beloved Children’s Book Written and Narrated by the Author- on CD
"30 Days at the Shore" (Letters to Father)
A journey- a must read for cancer and survivors of life. Release date: Jan. 15/2016- reserve: www.nancybbrewer.com
"The Two Faces of Nina Grey"
(exciting historical fiction-Maryland 1861)
The House with the Red Light
Carolina Rain
Beyond Sandy Ridge
Lizzie After the War
Garnet
Letters from Lizzie
More books by this author:
30 Days at the Shore (Letters to Father)
A Doll Named Fannie
Rufus the Rat
Quotes and Poems in Black and White
South Carolina author, Nancy B. Brewer combines her love for history with her passion for creating stories and characters.
Readers are captivated from page one by Brewer’s soft southern style and poetic quotes and lines. The author is a master of weaving historically accurate stories filled with intriguing characters and thrilling plots.
She is available for book signings and presentations.
Awards:
2014 Henry Timrod Southern Culture Award
2014 National SCV Ladies Appreciation Award
2012 Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal
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May 10, 2012
From the author of CAROLINA RAIN- now comes BEYOND SANDY RIDGE
about her new books:
As The War Between the States closes in, Lizzie flees her home leaving behind her hopes and dreams.
She finds a new home, where finery and social graces will buy nothing, not even friends. To the people of Stanly, County North Carolina, Lizzie is a familiar story. She is just another young widow with a babe in her arms. Her secret past will forever be buried deep in the sandy soil of Charleston.
"Beyond Sandy Ridge," is one woman's journey of survival, a collection of her most intimate desires and her passion for a man named Joel. Many of those she loved are forever silent. It was for their sake, she found the courage to tell her story.
to purchase book: www.nancybbrewer.com
Amazon and Kindle (best seller lists)
B&N/ Nook
about her new books:
As The War Between the States closes in, Lizzie flees her home leaving behind her hopes and dreams.
She finds a new home, where finery and social graces will buy nothing, not even friends. To the people of Stanly, County North Carolina, Lizzie is a familiar story. She is just another young widow with a babe in her arms. Her secret past will forever be buried deep in the sandy soil of Charleston.
"Beyond Sandy Ridge," is one woman's journey of survival, a collection of her most intimate desires and her passion for a man named Joel. Many of those she loved are forever silent. It was for their sake, she found the courage to tell her story.
to purchase book: www.nancybbrewer.com
Amazon and Kindle (best seller lists)
B&N/ Nook
July 27, 2011
Lizzie is a great character and I love her spirit in both this book and Carolina Rain.
April 5, 2012
Lizzie!! what a heroine. I already miss her.
October 25, 2013
What a great book! Many surprises! It has been a long time since I read a book that I couldn't put down!
September 30, 2011
Read this as a sequel to Carolina Rain. Here's my review for that novel as it applies to both:
Read this novel as part of a trip to North Carolina. Set in the Civil War period it gave a good feel for the pain and suffering in the South, issues surrounding slavery etc. and that is what I was looking for. The BIG downside for me was that there was very poor editing and e-book format was very faulty. I would strongly advise the author to pull the book, have it professionally edited and hire someone to do her formatting.
Beyond Sandy Ridge, however, did not have the strength of character development or story arc that Carolina Rain had. At times it felt like Ms. Brewer was rushing through the story to get it done.
Sorry for the harsh review. I would not bother if I did not think the author is a talented writer and could put out a more finished novel. She did add to the enjoyment of my visit to North Carolina and rounded out my feel for the Civil War experience from the perspective of the Confederacy.
Read this novel as part of a trip to North Carolina. Set in the Civil War period it gave a good feel for the pain and suffering in the South, issues surrounding slavery etc. and that is what I was looking for. The BIG downside for me was that there was very poor editing and e-book format was very faulty. I would strongly advise the author to pull the book, have it professionally edited and hire someone to do her formatting.
Beyond Sandy Ridge, however, did not have the strength of character development or story arc that Carolina Rain had. At times it felt like Ms. Brewer was rushing through the story to get it done.
Sorry for the harsh review. I would not bother if I did not think the author is a talented writer and could put out a more finished novel. She did add to the enjoyment of my visit to North Carolina and rounded out my feel for the Civil War experience from the perspective of the Confederacy.
September 13, 2014
This book continues the story of Lizzie Sanders.
Lizzie has moved to North Carolina with her daughter Victoria to live with her sister, Sallie and her two small children, and their parents. Life altering events change Lizzie's role in the family to leader of the family when her parents unexpectantly die. Lizzie, Sallie, and the children are forced to go on and survive the war while the men are away at battle.
Will Sallie's husband Ransom come home? Will Lizzie's fiancée Joel Simpson come home? Will the women and the children be able to make it in their absence?
Lizzie has moved to North Carolina with her daughter Victoria to live with her sister, Sallie and her two small children, and their parents. Life altering events change Lizzie's role in the family to leader of the family when her parents unexpectantly die. Lizzie, Sallie, and the children are forced to go on and survive the war while the men are away at battle.
Will Sallie's husband Ransom come home? Will Lizzie's fiancée Joel Simpson come home? Will the women and the children be able to make it in their absence?
December 30, 2011
I read Carolina Rain by this author first and then was delighted to discover this was the sequel. Beyond Sandy Ridge may be even better than Carolina Rain. It is so real and the characters are like family to me now. I would love to see Nancy B. Brewer's made in to a movie. Her books will not disappoint you. Can't wait for her next book!
April 18, 2012
I loved this book It was moving and on the mark when it came to the time it was set in. I will read more of Ms. Brewer's books! :)
July 22, 2012
While the first chapter was like walking barefoot on a gravel road, once she found her gear, it was cadillacing all the wy. Kept me up fat too te, I did not want to stop readingla
July 6, 2014
Enjoyed it tremendously!
August 28, 2019
I couldn't put this book down! The storyline was captivating and I felt that I actually knew the characters! Loved the historical information as it provided some insight as to the emotional climate the characters were experiencing during the actual time period. I highly recommend this series and can't wait to read the next book.
February 27, 2019
Many adventurous turns in this book
Truly a good re-enactment of the past days of long ago. Very enjoyable for sure. Looking forward to reading the sequel.
Truly a good re-enactment of the past days of long ago. Very enjoyable for sure. Looking forward to reading the sequel.
August 25, 2012
Loved it! As always she hooked me in with the story and I learned so much from her historical information of the south and this countries history.
July 17, 2012
Loved it!
February 11, 2015
I won this book in a goodreads giveaway.
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