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Shadowcreek Chronicles #3
Not Without Courage
In the spring of 1863, General J.E.B. Stuart is in command of nearly 10,000 Rebel Cavalrymen…
In Culpeper Court House, where Salina Hastings now finds herself, it’s hard to believe in spring. Not even an invitation to the Officer’s Ball and the rarity of her betrothed, Jeremy Barnes’, company can take away the deep chill of the icy winter past.
Unable to wait on dreams postponed by yet another campaign, Salina makes a reluctant journey north to Pennsylvania, only to find herself caught squarely in the path of two converging armies and a horrifying three-day battle at Gettysburg – a battle that would come to be known as the High Water Mark of the Confederacy. Working side by side with her brother, Ethan, an Assistant Surgeon in the Medical Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, Salina does all she can to aid the wounded and the dying.
Stranded in enemy territory, Salina finds the measure of daring necessary to continue helping her fellow Rebels, but as the armies disperse, she must face a new challenge that will require all the courage she can muster. She must count the personal cost of battle.
NOT WITHOUT COURAGE is the engaging drama of a Confederate family’s personal battle for survival, honor, and courage in the midst of one of the fiercest battles in history.
In Culpeper Court House, where Salina Hastings now finds herself, it’s hard to believe in spring. Not even an invitation to the Officer’s Ball and the rarity of her betrothed, Jeremy Barnes’, company can take away the deep chill of the icy winter past.
Unable to wait on dreams postponed by yet another campaign, Salina makes a reluctant journey north to Pennsylvania, only to find herself caught squarely in the path of two converging armies and a horrifying three-day battle at Gettysburg – a battle that would come to be known as the High Water Mark of the Confederacy. Working side by side with her brother, Ethan, an Assistant Surgeon in the Medical Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, Salina does all she can to aid the wounded and the dying.
Stranded in enemy territory, Salina finds the measure of daring necessary to continue helping her fellow Rebels, but as the armies disperse, she must face a new challenge that will require all the courage she can muster. She must count the personal cost of battle.
NOT WITHOUT COURAGE is the engaging drama of a Confederate family’s personal battle for survival, honor, and courage in the midst of one of the fiercest battles in history.
344 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 1, 1996
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About the author
T. Elizabeth Renich
7 books31 followersT. Elizabeth Renich is the author of the Shadowcreek Chronicles, a series of four historical novels set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. Ms. Renich’s research repeatedly brought her to the East Coast while digging for accurate historical background information for her novels. These research trips indirectly led to her decision to move from her native California to Charlotte, North Carolina, following a five-season stint (1992-1997) as Secretary to the Head Coach of the San Diego Chargers.
In addition to her interest in the Civil War, her favorite pastimes include reading, writing, photography, football, and horseback riding, the last of which resulted from her studies of the Southern cavalry. While writing, Ms. Renich often listens to movie soundtracks such as Last of the Mohicans, Gettysburg, and Braveheart; and music from Civil War period or traditional Scottish tunes. Although she inherited her love of books and reading from her father, the greatest influence on her writing career came from her Senior Composition teacher in high school.
The Shadowcreek Chronicles (Word of Honor, Matter of Trust, Not Without Courage, and Strength and Glory) are Ms. Renich’s first published effort. Future projects may eventually lead her into non-fiction writing.
One of her long-range goals is to visit all fifty states prior to her fiftieth birthday. She has traveled to Alaska and only has Hawaii and twelve other states left to go. Ms. Renich first visited Winchester in the summer of 1998, and since became enamored of the Lower Shenandoah Valley. She hopes to realize her dream of residing there some day. In the meantime, she enjoys conducting research in the Winchester environs, whenever she gets the chance.
In addition to her interest in the Civil War, her favorite pastimes include reading, writing, photography, football, and horseback riding, the last of which resulted from her studies of the Southern cavalry. While writing, Ms. Renich often listens to movie soundtracks such as Last of the Mohicans, Gettysburg, and Braveheart; and music from Civil War period or traditional Scottish tunes. Although she inherited her love of books and reading from her father, the greatest influence on her writing career came from her Senior Composition teacher in high school.
The Shadowcreek Chronicles (Word of Honor, Matter of Trust, Not Without Courage, and Strength and Glory) are Ms. Renich’s first published effort. Future projects may eventually lead her into non-fiction writing.
One of her long-range goals is to visit all fifty states prior to her fiftieth birthday. She has traveled to Alaska and only has Hawaii and twelve other states left to go. Ms. Renich first visited Winchester in the summer of 1998, and since became enamored of the Lower Shenandoah Valley. She hopes to realize her dream of residing there some day. In the meantime, she enjoys conducting research in the Winchester environs, whenever she gets the chance.
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These books are AMAZING! I love them, and it is so well written! If you're not sure that you want to read this series let me help, this is the BEST SERIES EVER!!!!!!!!!! I highly advise you read it if you are over 13. This book series is AWESOME!
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