The Spring of Valor

by Fred Grove

Young Daniel Wade worked hard to avoid the battling militias in Missouri in 1860. On the one side were those allied with the Southern cause, and on the other, those committed to preserving the Union. When war finally came, however, Daniel had to choose. His decision to join the Union militia estranged him from his father and the family of his sweetheart, Laurel. Now Daniel has returned home on furlough after being wounded, to find his fighting is far from over. Laurel is gone, and the entire area lives in fear, trapped in the iron grip of a gang of ruthless renegades. Will one man be able to break that grip, or will his latest fight be his last?

306 pages, Paperback

First published May 2, 2003

About the author

Fred Grove (born Frederick Herridge (July 4, 1913 – September 2008) was a Native American author and winner of five prestigious "Spur Awards" from Western Writers of America for his western novels.

Reviews

[D. E. · Rating 5 out of 5]

An FG Novel About the Early Years of the Civil War and the Conclusion

FG has penned a novel about the year before the Civil War started up and including the end of the war. One young man out off joining as long as he could and then joined the Union Army. He served with distinction and while doing so met the love of his life. The young man fought thru the war and lived to talk about the people he knew. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS

[Craig · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great read and very well written. The story had some unexpected turns. Even though it is a work of fiction, I really enjoyed learning about the civil war through the eyes of the characters.

[Malia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Surprisingly engrossing.