The Last Confederate: 1860

The House of Winslow #8

by Gilbert Morris

At the conclusion of The Reluctant Bridegroom, the marriage of Sky and Rebekah Winslow prefaces a new chapter for another generation. What had seemed an impossibility is now coming to pass: God's transformation of the Winslows into a warm and loving family. Making their way back from Oregon City, they now settle and prosper on a plantation in Virginia. Several years after their return from the West, a young Northerner named Thad Novak makes his way to the Winslow plantation and is taken on as a hired hand. What caused him to specifically seek out the Winslows? Should this Northerner be trusted? And with young ladies in the home, what are his motives? While the nation totters on the brink of war, both Thad Novak and the Winslows face conscription into fighting for a cause they do not support, and directly against Winslow relatives from the North! Book 8 in the House of Winslow.

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

336 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

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

[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.

[Arnetta · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another one to love.... This is the story of a lost young man, found half frozen in a snowbank. A Northerner now living on a Virginia plantation at the beginning of a Civil War. Needless to say he is in a pretty bad spot. Add to that his closeness to some of the slaves and he is not the typical Southerner. Fascinating to see the personal growth in him and in those around him - touched by his character and goodness. Excellent read!

[John Lamiell · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m glad I finally finished it … very tedious reading. Really needed some editing. Fort “Sumpter”? “Congress of Congressional States”? What happened to the children of Sky and Rebekah from the previous book? They have all vanished and been replaced by a completely different family. Are we in a Multiverse?

[Brian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite the three star rating, I actually really enjoyed this story. The plot twist was something I didn’t see coming, and it was a compelling story of war that depicts the tragedy and loss. I do feel that the story is going out of its way to sympathize with the Confederacy and the free use of derogatory language was off-putting.

[Mark Bierman · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Last Confederate is a poignant journey through the dark days of the American Civil War. Despite the horrible circumstances, love and hope flourish. I found myself cheering on the main characters to survive the war and come home to a well-earned peaceful existence.

[Ruth · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good book in the series. Another generation of the unique Winslow family. A look at the war between the Yankees and the Confederates. The end of the book does a good job of wanting me to quickly get into the next book. Good read

[Mary Patterson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this many years ago. Reread this book during elections of 2024. The USA seems to me to be as divided today as our country just before and during the civil war. I wonder what will happen that changes the USA in the future.
I will try to remember to read this book again in a few years.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great Christian author

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thad, a Northerner, visits relatives in the South, and ends up fighting for the South and helping slaves as well.

[Carly ann]

My absolute favorite one of all!

[David A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a pretty interesting book. I feel anyone who does not really understand how the "War between the States", our Civil War, came to be should read this.

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is about the Civil war, there are some incidents during the battles that I'm not sure that they actually took place, but I wouldn't be surprised! This book has 4 settings/parts: The Yankee (November '60-'61), The Farmer (April '61-'62), The Soldier (April '62-August '62), and The Prisoner (August '62-September '62)

The story begins with Captain Hubbard bringing the "Dixie Queen" into Richmond. As they were docking, he gave directions to Tyler, the first mate, that the stowaway should be taken to jail immediately. Tyler ordered Mason to secure the ship, then give everyone leave. As Tyler left the ship with the stowaway, he met William Shippy, a deputy, and a man named Dooley. Tyler told Shippy that he had a fugitive. The fugitive was released to the deputy, & they walked with Dooley up to Cherry Street. The crowds were celebrating. At the jail, Sheriff Bailey questioned Thaddeus Novak, the prisoner, but Shippy wanted to know if he should lock him up. Bailey suggested Novak be taken to the mission, feeling that the preaching wouldn't hurt him. Thad was to go to the mission with Dooley to get some food & a bed. At the mission, Dooley explained where he'd get stew & a bunk, but that he'd have to listen to ol' Pitchfork first. After Dooley left, Thad felt very alone. He wanted to get away, but the stew smelled really good! He fell asleep during the preaching, but was awakened by the preacher pointing to him & saying that he was a Yankee-there was no worse sinner! Thad left, although it was snowing. He passed a house where he was tempted to ask for shelter, but decided to keep walking. He fell in the snow & was so tired that he decided to take a few minutes to rest. The next thing he knew, a black man had put him in a wagon & carried him into a small warm room.

[Debbie Lockledge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Gilbert Morris continues The House of Winslow series with yet another book that continues the Winslow lineage through another period of American history. This is a fantastic historical fiction series that is enjoyed most when the books are read in the order they were published.

[Lisa Singleterry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book! I like how this series weaves history and Christianity into the lives of the characters. I also like how some of the characters are actual historical figures (Robert E. Lee). A good book!

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some parts were boring, some were entertaining. And some were sad. It was also predictable and some aspects were very similar to the other books in the series. But the Christian message was good, and the book was informative about the Civil War, especially the Southern side of things.

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[Jencey/ · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book takes place during the early Civil war era.

[Ashton · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good book and very well written.

[LadySnowAngel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still my favorite of the series.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

7 - like reading about this time period. Cliff hanger with Thad and the trial. His lawyer was good at breaking down witnesses of prosecution. Happy ending for Pet and Thad.

[Conni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 8

[Katie · Rating 4 out of 5]

nice quick read. good plot. i liked it.

[Walter Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

same ole gilbert morris.GREAT READ.maybe my favorite author