Hiram's War

Pierce Family Saga #4

by Hazel Hart

October 1864: A family and a nation divided.

Kansan Hiram Pierce is a stubborn, opinionated man who has alienated his family and local community, but he is also a patriot, a man loyal to his state. When Governor Carney calls on every man between 18 and 60 to join the Kansas State Militia and stop Confederate General Price and his rebel horde from laying waste to Kansas, Hiram immediately signs up.

Hiram’s regiment is ordered to the Kansas/Missouri state line where he is wounded in battle and taken prisoner. As Confederate guards drive him and his fellow prisoners south, Hiram faces physical and emotional challenges that make him question the rightness of his past decisions.


Meanwhile, his estranged children gather in Westport, home of two of the sisters. The youngest, twelve-year-old Jennie has visions of her father as a wounded prisoner. Fearing he will die without her help, she must convince her older brother and sisters to put aside their grudges and rescue him. Can she overcome their resistance, and if she does, will her dream of a reunited family be realized?

Genres: Historical Fiction

238 pages, Kindle Edition

Published May 15, 2020

Reviews

[Janice Hatcher · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite a good family saga!

I didn't review the previous three books in this series because I wanted to review them as a whole. I enjoyed all four novels and while they were touted as being stand alone, they really are better as a series starting at book one. I do recommend them it not only for the very interesting story, but for the look back at what life was like in the 1850's and 1860's. The back breaking, soul wrenching hard work, the possibility of death from childbirth and/or infection, that is unheard of and unbelievable in today's world. The fact that this began at an early age makes our young people's complaint's of boredom and their need for 'safe rooms' to de- stress seem a bit ridiculous. Please read this series and enjoy them as I did.

[Phyllis prier · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gripping

I discovered the first of this series by chance. Once I read that book, I couldn’t stop reading til I finished the series. About one weekend and I was finished. The characters are well developed with distinct traits, mostly admirable with exception of Hiram who is a boorish self absorbed goat ( no offense to goats). the overarching themes in the series exemplify how love and forgiveness help overcome abuse and hardships. Thank you Hazel Hart for this series…… I was sad turning the last page, as if parting with dear friends. Perhaps the series will be extended……🙂

[Jan St Clair]

Pierce family Saga series

I have enjoyed reading this senior books! I love any kind of book about America during the 1700-1800 to early 1900's. This one didn't disappoint! Make sure you start with book 1 and keep the books in order. Hazel Hart is an author I hadn't heard about but will definitely look for more of her books!

[Cynthia S Major · Rating 4 out of 5]

Safe

I choose a four star for this read. Everyone started working together to keep their family together. The father is not quite as stubborn and I'm thinking Jennie straightens him out.

[Lisa Roark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sad it’s done

This 3 book series was a joy to read! Getting to know and love the characters over the course of their journeys thru life was easy to do. I sure hope Ms. Hart thinks about another addition to this series ❤️

[Denise · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’m sad to say goodbye to the Pierce family

By the time I got to this 4th book in the series, I devoured it in a single evening. It’s been awhile since I have gotten so involved with a book series. The unique plot and character interactions kept me reading and thoroughly entertained.

[Harriet Seekins · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good reading

Loved reading all 4 books What an amazing writer. It’s not easy to keep my interest but the author did just that Usually the last book in the series is not so interesting but not true with this series. Can’t wait to read more o books by this author

[Marlene Dillon · Rating 4 out of 5]

my view

I liked the story plot with the different angles and showing how much we can overcome individually and together, very good reading.

[Patricia Braddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyable

Wish this wasn't the last book in this series. I haven't got in work done for reading this series. Love them

[Linda Fehlen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good series.. I can't wait until the next saga..

[teresa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read

Couldn't put it down, left me wanting more. I hope there is another book to follow. The story is still pending

[Lynn Morton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful story

This is a wonderful story about family! I wish there were more books in this series! I loved it! Got a good history lesson too!

[Brenda Redgate · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great series

I thoroughly enjoyed every book in this series. I feel like I'm part of Pierce family. I am anxiously waiting for the next book!

[Gary David Reed · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grand

I really enjoyed this book. Number 4 of the series. I think this is the best one of the series so far. Hopefully there will be more. Each character was developed nicely .

[Barbara Franks · Rating 5 out of 5]

I always think I figured it out

But nooooooo

I’m surprised seeing what is going to happen

Thanks

[tracey wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

Enjoyed this story of redemption

I enjoyed all 4 books. Glad to see that even in bad situations there is hope. I also liked reading about the time period around the civil war.

[Connie J Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

War & Family

More adventures for the Pierce Famiky.
Father goes to war. The kids all connect and Father's new wife Ava gives him 3 baby girls.
#PickThisBook
#ReadThisSeries

[Phil Curtis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hirams Family

Well written. This is not a story of Hiram but of his family. How they have their disagreements and how they come together in times of hardships. A heartwarming story.

[Sandra Leonard · Rating 5 out of 5]

love this book

I enjoyed reading the whole 4 ebooks of this series; and I wish there was a 5th!!!|
Maybe there will be later!!!

[Judy Palmore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daughters Return

Daughters Return
Since the father of all of the Pierce children has gone off to keep the confederates from running through Kansas

[William Welz · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hoping for a change of heart

After Ava leaving, all I could hope for Hiram was a change of heart towards his girls, all his girls and to apologize to his son, Ambrose.

[Carrie L. Allen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this Series!

The Pierce Family Saga series is so entertaining and insightful to how our ancestors lived and dealt with war and loss.

[Laurie Hardee]

Easy read

[Michele Kiely · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was my least favorite of the 5 books. They are a quick and easy read but rather shallow. Difficult, controlling father and his kids...

[Patty Watson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very spell binding could not put down until finished a very good read.

My friends that read slot. The women were strong and got the job done.they were not afraid they had to be like that to survive.