On To Richmond 1861-1862

by Ginny Dye

On To Richmond is the second book in the Best-Selling Bregdan Chronicles historical fiction series. As of today, there are 18 books in the series, but it's continuing to grow. Make sure you start reading with # 1 – Storm Clouds Rolling In. It's readers like you who have turned the series into a world-wide best-seller. Thank you! Book Burdened with the responsibility of running an entire plantation, Carrie Cromwell fights to understand the forces tearing her beloved country apart. As battles rage around her, she watches as her life slowly unravels and she discovers truths she would never have imagined.

Will her actions and decisions push her even further from those she loves? When the danger she dreads becomes reality, will she find the courage and strength to escape?

Robert is pulled into battle, facing things he would never have imagined. Moses and Rose face a great loss, and then make a decision that could claim their lives.

Everyone struggles to survive and live in a country that has exploded into Civil War.

This second book of The Bregdan Chronicles historical fiction series will pull you in and never let you go. You'll experience the Civil War era (and all the years to come) through the eyes of both White and Black, free & slave, Southern & Northern - and you'll fall in love with every character.

How many books will be in the Bregdan Chronicles? No one knows yet… Ginny intends to write these character's stories, one year at a time, for as long as she is able to write. She is passionate about bringing history to life through historical fiction. Since she is amazingly healthy, that could be for a very long time! She doesn’t like stories to end any more than you do. This one won't end for a very long time!

I enjoyed this book as much as the first in this historical fiction series. Ginny, you are a wonderful writer. I get so engrossed in your Chronicles that I cannot put my Kindle down. I have gotten so connected with the characters and the history is superb. I have already purchased the next and really shouldn't start on it now if I plan to sleep tonight! Thanks!

Ginny Dye delivers again!!!! What a fabulous book!!! This book carried more suspense than the first book, as it should!! The author is taking on the Civil War in a way I have never read before. The author is covering every aspect of the Civil War. South perspective, slave perspective, North perspective, abolitionist perspective, and some I would never have dreamed of. These books are thought provoking and uplifting. The author reels you in and you feel everything! You can just see the smoke of gunpowder hanging over the battles, you could feel Ike Adams' hatred. I could say so much more, but "Spring Will Come" (book #3) has finished downloading. I must continue with this absolutely phenomenal series!

This is the second book in the Bregdan Chronicles and in my opinion, the series just keeps getting better! I’m not usually a fan of a series, but I’m hooked on this one. The individuals from the first book just keep getting more stimulating. Their storyline, as well as their characters, keep evolving. Add to that, the introduction of new individuals and scenarios and you have the recipe for a book that you can’t put down.

Again, this book comes with a high recommendation from me. All ages will enjoy. It could be read separately from the first because the background is expanded on sufficiently enough that you could pick up the plot, but I do recommend starting with the Storm Clouds Rolling In for maximum enjoyment. Just a warning though, I stayed up till 1 a.m. because I just had to find out how this one ended!!

Genres: Historical Fiction

486 pages, Hardcover

Published September 24, 2021

About the author

Has previously published books under the pseudonym Virginia Gaffney.

Reviews

[Paulette Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved the entire book! So well written and very educational.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Rose—runaway slave, enthusiastic student, inspired teacher, and beloved wife of Moses—declares, “My mama always told me you have to work hard for what you want. Work hard and dream big.”

That summarizes the philosophy of so many of the key characters in the novel.

This second book in Ginny Dye’s series on the Civil War engaged my heart and mind in the personal growth and challenges each character faced as I observed their reflections and decisions. While writing a poignant historical novel, the author also draws her readers to consider the fears, doubts, biases and judgments that poison and paralyze their own lives. Then she models how to release old anguish and enmity to the Lord.

I’m looking forward to reading book 3, following the lives of Carrie, Robert, Moses, Aunt Abby, Rose, Mr. Cromwell and their friends.

[Cynthia Kasper · Rating 5 out of 5]

So far the Bregdan Chronicles have been an excellent read. On To Richmond is book two. This book had a lot of the war in it. I thought I would get bored with reading it, but it was so well written that I was just breezing through the chapters. There is a lot I didn't know about the Civil War and this series of books are very enlightening. I'm loving the characters. Each one brings something different into each new book. I'm on book three and don't see me stopping anytime soon!

[Helenk · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Bregdan Chronicles Book 2. This is the first year of the American Civil War. The heroine, Carrie Cromwell has grown up in the south on a large plantation but has dreams of becoming a doctor, but her beliefs align with the North. It is well done and I am looking forward to Book 3.

[Staci Pauly · Rating 5 out of 5]

I can’t say enough about this series!

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read book #1 a few years ago and loved it! Book#2, this one is equally amazing!! I love fiction set in The Civil War. I plan on reading the WHOLE SERIES over time!!

[Emily · Rating 3 out of 5]

Slower moving than the first book. It seems to be lacking in character development as well. The book picks up towards the ending.

[Pat Buynak · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am truly enjoying these captivating stories.

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book provided new insight into the events surrounding the Civil War -- I am, once again, amazed at how much history is omitted from the classroom (and my classroom was many years ago so can only imagine today's classroom). It's sad to see this history and know that we really haven't progressed all that far in 160 years. The author is so compelling in allowing you to become the characters and feel their emotions. Will definitely read the next book in the series.