The Union Belle: 1867

The House of Winslow #11

by Gilbert Morris

As the nation recovers from the Civil War, Sky and Rebekah Winslow's wayward son Mark is slowly making his way north through Texas after his release from a Mexican prison. Headed for Omaha to work for the Union Pacific Railroad, he is forced to shoot a man, then thrown into jail to await his prison sentence. In a small Texas town where justice will not be served, Mark's only hope is the young woman whom he defended. Lola Montez had attempted to escape the horrible saloon life she inherited from her mother, but she was held there by circumstances beyond her control. When Mark Winslow stopped her attacker, he also became her ticket out of town. If Lola can break him out of jail, surely he will take her with him to look for her father in Omaha. But a jailbreak is a small matter compared to what they will face. Mark becomes a trouble-shooter for the Union Pacific, responsible for law and order in the towns that spring up as the transcontinental railroad heads west, and he must live by his gun. Lola must live by her iron heart and find her way in a West where only the strong survive. While treachery, betrayal, and sabotage lie before them, so does an unexpected confrontation with a kingdom not of this world. House of Winslow Book 11.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Historical, Romance, Inspirational

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1992

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

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was good and entertaining. It was also predictable, and I don't agree with all the Christian concepts introduced. But mainly it was a good book. It wasn't too cheesy and of all the characters, I actually found Moira the most memorable, although I liked Lola more.
But it was well written and the Christian side of things wasn't awful; there was a strong moral message throughout.

[Brian · Rating 4 out of 5]

This tale bounces back to the main branch of the Winslow family that Morris has followed thus far in the series. At first I was disappointed not to continue on with the story from the previous book, but the railroad life was thoroughly interesting. Well told and engaging, the characters were easy to root for.

[Camille · Rating 3 out of 5]

An uplifting, good against evil, historical fiction novel about the efforts to build the railroad after the Civil War. I reviewed it on my Blog: https://wineandhistory.wordpress.com/...

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent author

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

This sequel was more interesting than the last one. Following Mark and Lola through there journey from pain and difficult times to redemption and happiness was enjoyable. Ready for the next book

[Arnetta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating story about the building of the continental railroad and of the competitive ruthlessness of it. Fascinating story with lots of twists and turns

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series by Gilbert Morris is one of my absolute favorites. Each book follows at least one member of a generation in the Winslow family tree and the member(s) gets saved and finds true love. There's also some commentary on the social conditions of the time frame. Truly interesting.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this story, there were several men involved with women (although this was set during the building of the transcontinental railroad & there weren't supposed to be many women available), but it wasn't evident until the end who would end up marrying whom!

I like this Series!

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Lola becomes the Union Belle (meaning the Union Pacific) in a history of the building of the cross-country railroad, meeting at Promontory. Shows the buildup and change to towns at the end of the various camps along the way.

[Jencey/ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book took place during reconstruction during the race to bulid the railroad.

[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was good but not my favorite so far. Got a little slow in the middle for me. Still plan on continuing with the series.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

I always love books by this author.

[Karen · Rating 3 out of 5]

5 - Rough life being the law and working for the railroad. Lots of gun fighting and casino life brawls.

[Partridge Public]

Morris, Gilbert PB

[Conni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 11