Land of the Shadow

The Appomattox Saga #4

by Gilbert Morris

This account of the Rocklin clan features the relationship between Southern photographer Paul Bristol and his assistant, Frankie Aimes, a Northern woman forced to spy for the Union.

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

338 pages, Paperback

Published September 28, 1993

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

[Madi Sims]

FINALLY finished this book. ngl this book was so freaking boring but chapter 23 carried the entire book and almost made the whole thing worth it. the book had its moments but overall it wasn’t my favorite.

[Summer Reading]

Book four in the Appomattox Saga, and probably my favorite so far. Things I like about this book: Morris allows his men to be strong and masculine AND have feelings and express tenderness; his female characters are strong and independent but can still enjoy a dance or a fine gown when available, and Morris doesn't require his characters to be perfect to prove that they are Christian. He never condones sin, but he doesn't shy away from it either. His characters are complex and human, and I love it.

Things I think some people might object to in this book: the way gender roles play out in this story, the portrayal of the slave characters, and the fact that this book focuses on a Southern plantation-owning family and gives them more nuance than just outright villains.

[Kaitlyn Krispense]

Still enjoyable, but my least favorite of the series so far.

Also, a dude is a known womanizer/prodigal but all of a sudden he's just...not?? Kinda confused as to where that plot line went but it's fine.

Also, basically everyone and their dog is becoming a Christian and while that's amazing and wonderful it's also kinda cheesy, I'm sorry

[Reader]

The 4th in a series I've been reading about the Rocklin clan, this book during the Civil War Era. This book features the relationship between Southern photographer Paul Bristol and his assistant, Frankie Aimes, a Northern woman forced to spy for the Union. Really liking these books.

[Emily Gayle]

This is another sweet book by Morris. His writing is good but not to thorough. The months can fly by on just a few pages of his book without much descriptions. Though the story line is always a good one and it will make you want to keep getting more involved with the next book in series to see how everything ends up.

[Emily Gingrich]

This is a very enjoyable book! It gets rather mushy at times, but it’s also an interesting analysis of womanhood as well.

[Connie]

Best one of the series since the first one, which is still my favorite so far.

[Lucy]

Awesome historical fiction, with well developed character and plots.

[Darlene Wilson]

This account of the Rocklin clan features the relationship between Southern photographer Paul Bristol and his assistant, Frankie Aimes, a Northern woman forced to spy for the Union.

[Kristin Funk-neubauer]

The gender politics of this book bugged me. Of course the hero is incapable of seeing that he is in love with the heroine, until she mends her gender-nonconforming ways and becomes conventionally attractive. At which point he suddenly wants to marry her. Blech.

[Liz]

The BEST!!!

[Walter Smith]

if Gilbert morris wrote it.its good

[Michelle]

Civil War: romantic, spiritual, good historical tie-ins

[Emock]

I like the ensemble cast and how the "bad" characters are redeemed. Gospel presentation is good. Historical portions are sometimes choppy. I like the saga, although sometimes scenes jump abruptly. Overall, enjoyable.

I especially love Clay, Melora, Dent, Raimey.