It's such a peaceful February in the Rockies, no one realizes that hundreds are still dying as the Civil War rages on. Nothing could convince Charlene Peace, half Crow Indian, to leave her mountain home -- until handsome Boone Manwaring delivered his earth-shattering news. Charlene and Boone travel South toward Richmond, site of the heaviest fighting, and begin to understand the politics of war. As danger grows for Northerners in the South, they must decide if it's worth the risk to stay and fulfill their mission.
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
It's such a peaceful February in the Rockies, no one realizes that hundreds are still dying as the Civil War rages on. Nothing could convince Charlene Peace, half Crow Indian, to leave her mountain home -- until handsome Boone Manwaring delivered his earth-shattering news. Charlene and Boone travel South toward Richmond, site of the heaviest fighting, and begin to understand the politics of war. As danger grows for Northerners in the South, they must decide if it's worth the risk to stay and fulfill their mission
Another in the Rocklin family series. In this book a distant relative moves to Colorado, marries an Crow woman and they have a daughter who is very manish. The father wants his daughter to move to the south and be a lady. There are the usual bits of romance and pairing off as the Civil War rages. The author does a good job of describing the battles and the times. The plots are a little pat, but enjoyable. I have come to not like the picture painted by the author of the lack of input from the slaves who seem so a part of the family. While I realize that many slaves were devoted to the families they served, slavery and its ills is not really addressed much until this book, and then pretty much glossed over.
I read the whole series as an audio read and thoroughly enjoyed it. Maynard Villers was an excellent reader. There is a strong Christian, faith-based, influence throughout, which I found both moving and helpful in understanding the Civil War era.