The Truth About Daniel

by Jeanne Gehret

Annie Osborn was fascinated by everything about Daniel Read Anthony—his service as a Civil War colonel who battled slavery; his courage and endurance settling the Wild West; and his family ties to Susan B. Anthony, Annie’s own heroine. Nevertheless, she has doubts about his suitability as a husband. Did he risk his life for unselfish reasons or because he enjoyed danger?
From the fiery conflict of Kansas to the prim parlors of Martha’s Vineyard, The Truth About Daniel portrays lovers who forge new bonds through their willingness to take chances. This first novel in the Dauntless Series weaves historical strands about D.R. Anthony to delve into his improbable choice of a bride, a socialite half his age from the whaling capital of Martha’s Vineyard.

323 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 24, 2017

About the author

I’ve been portraying Susan B. Anthony in costume and researching her family since I wrote her biography in 1994. I became hooked when I discovered her brother Daniel Read Anthony, the subject of my 2017 novel The Truth About Daniel. Although raised a Quaker, he was one of the original Kansas Jayhawkers, possessing a lightning speed trigger finger and an even quicker temper. Chronicling his courtship of an heiress from Martha’s Vineyard has led me to ten cities as well as many delightful side trips to study Victorian customs and the Civil War. I enjoy English Country Dancing every week and one of my favorite scenes happens at a ball.

Reviews

[Shevah Faber · Rating 4 out of 5]

Today, Susan B Anthony is well known, but what was her family like? This book adeptly explores Susan’s brother Daniel’s life, throwing in fascinating historical tidbits. Did not know there was a significant deaf community in Martha’s Vineyard or that young men could avoid fighting in the civil war by purchasing a replacement soldier. Well researched and equally inventive. A worthwhile read.

[Mark Dittberner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I would recommend The Truth about Daniel to everyone! I loved being immersed in the Civil War time period. In bringing the era to life, the author taught me a lot I didn't know about it. It was obviously well-researched and well-written!

[Susan Domina · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed The Truth about Daniel!

[Marcia Locke · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nicely done. The author has imagined a lovely romance with all its ups and downs for these real people, filling in the blanks in the historical records with very possible happenings and slowly revealing the truth about Daniel. I enjoyed all the historically accurate details as well as the events that, although fiction, certainly seem quite possible.