The Secret of Richmond Manor

Bonnets and Bugles #3

by Gilbert Morris

As the Civil War rages, young Leah Carter moves with her ailing uncle Silas to what townspeople believe is a haunted house. But what she finds is even more frightening-something that sorely challenges her faith and strengthens her relationship with Jeff.

The Secret of Richmond Manor is the third of a ten book series, that tells the story of two close families find themselves on different sides of the Civil War after the fall of Fort Sumter in April 1861. Thirteen year old Leah becomes a helper in the Union army with her father, who hopes to distribute Bibles to the troops. Fourteen year old Jeff becomes a drummer boy in the Confederate Army and struggles with faith while experiencing personal hardship and tragedy. The series follows Leah, Jeff, family, and friends, as they experience hope and God’s grace through four years of war.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Fiction, Young Adult, Christian, Historical, Christian Historical Fiction

154 pages, Paperback

First published August 1, 1995

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

[Hailey Yoder · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. I recommend reading the first book in the series before any other books in the series.

[Andrea Cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a darling story! A bit repetitive in one section, but that didn’t take away from my enjoyment. I am loving this series!

I especially enjoyed the mystery and secrecy of this story. Ezra was a delightful character to add to the narrative.

Content: tobacco

[Morgan's Endless Bookshelf · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love the tension that Leah and Jeff, especially, have with the whole situation of Ezra. This series does such a great job of wrestling with the moral issues of any war, but particularly a civil war.

[Ellie Ann · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was another fun adventure! As usual, my favorite parts were Jeff and Leah. They're so in love and I adore it. I know they're pretending that's not what this is but we all know that's what it is. XD But I like that they're friends slowly becoming more. And I loved the faith elements and the historical setting. I liked Ezra, but I am slightly biased towards that name, for... reasons. Let's not go there. XD But overall it was a great book for young and old readers alike! 8+

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Look. I knew when I chose to reread this series from my childhood that it wouldn't be great. But MY SHIP ended the book HOLDING HANDS and my 30-year-old self had feelings, of course my preteen self devoured it.

[Kristen Gebbia · Rating 3 out of 5]

This one actually had my attention. It would have been four stars except that there was a weird second start in chapter three, where everyone and everything that was introduced in chapter 1 was reintroduced.

[Chris · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another excellent story by Mr. Morris!

[Bertina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Read - Civil War, Christian Fiction and Historical

[The Third Place A Teen Library]

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[Rebecca Rash · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book of the series - they were all pretty good!