Dream of Love

American Dreams #3

by Michael R. Phillips

As the Civil War rages, plantation owners Richmond and Carolyn Davidson continue to follow the path God set out for them—as an important link in the Underground Railroad, helping runaway slaves flee to the Northern states. Meanwhile, their older son, Seth, is working as a war photographer on the Northern side—and their younger, Thomas, is a Confederate soldier. Torn by war on both sides, the Davidsons pray for both of their sons to come home safe—even as they struggle to keep their land in the face of financial troubles.

When Seth is reported missing and feared dead, the family despairs. But his new love, Charity Waters, refuses to accept the news passively. She sets out on a dangerous journey through the war-torn South to find Seth—and bring him home safe.

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

672 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 1, 2008

About the author

Librarian Note: there is more than one author with this name in the Goodreads database.

Michael Phillips has been writing in the Christian marketplace for 30 years. All told, he has written, co-written, and edited some 110 books. Phillips and his wife live in the U.S., and make their second home in Scotland.

Reviews

[Lynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

1st book I ever had to wait patiently to be written before I could read it!

[Linda Applegate · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a book to open eyes God and true human love.

Michael Phillips has opened my eyes and heart to the goodness of God and his many blessings. I feel if more people read her books about slavery and how Gods love is all around us, we would all think differently. As I read this book and the others that go with it I was drawn in and could feel all the pain,the love and caring of these people. I have cried and I have felt Gods love.Please read her books about the civil war and the Davidson family.

[Betsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Michael Phillips writes some of the best historical (christian) fiction I have ever read! I cried over some bits and laughed out loud at others. The fiction weaved in with fact, prodigal brother returning home, and innocent romance are all combined to create a wonderful story. If you like Lynne Austin this is a must-read series, and remember the preliminary ones!

[Kathy · Rating 3 out of 5]

An extensive, (652 pages!) tie-up-all-the-loose ends third & final book in a Christian historical fiction series that covers both the Civil War/Underground Railroad and the history of the Cherokee nation. I enjoyed the Civil War parts but wasn't that interested in the Cherokee stuff :(

[Wendy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can't say enough about this series. It was one of the best HIstorical reads I have read in a long time. Excellent storylines, wonderful characters and great spiritual lessons. I will definitely read this again and more of Michael R. Phillips

[Pelumi Abe · Rating 5 out of 5]

It is cool to know that Americans migrated from England.

[Laura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series was awesome!

[Audrey · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Davidson family continues to be involved in the American Civil War. Seth is a journalist photographer for a Boston Newspaper. Thomas is fighting on the side of the Confederacy. Their parents are still helping slaves escape to freedom. The Greenwood Estate is suffering loss, but Cherity finds a way to save it. The mysterious Mr. Brown returns, and Cherity learns more of her heritage. The stories of Blacks, whites, and the Cherokee are tied together in one family, devoted to serving God and in their desire to walk in obedience to His Will.

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a great ending to this trilogy, I feel bad for rating the 2nd book with a 3, when they fit together so perfectly!
If I could go back and change my rating, I would! You find out how the Cherokees tie into everything, that there were whites who were colorblind during the Civil War, and how Quakers were part of all of this too!
What a wonderful trilogy, with enough fact and fiction mixed together throughout, and Christ, that it was really worth reading all 3 books!

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative

While I enjoyed the storyline, I'm romantic enough to wish for more weddings detail. The very end regarding Quaker history was long to say the least. While informative not completely necessary to the story.. But as a background very welcome.

[Patsy · Rating 5 out of 5]

The third book in the series. About family love and how it grows. An outstanding book and a great author.

[Tammy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ending to the series.

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It's a great book and a great ending to the American Dreams series. The book synopsis above is a good summary of this action-packed ending. I was not disappointed.

[christina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent! 600 pages of action, romance and mystery with much truth.

[Phyllis Brown]

A great series