This list of novels about the civil war is sponsored by the cassandra, the new novel by sharma shields, winner of the washington state book award. Get the best deals on civil war books when you shop the largest online selection at. A stranger on my land civil war romance series book 1 and millions of other books are available for instant access. This is the book that civil war documentarian ken burns says changed my life. Romance of the three kingdoms by luo guanzhong 3rd century the journeyer by gary jennings. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. Under my penname, colleen connally, my books are riddled with romantic suspense and, sometimes, a touch of paranormal. Civil war romance in three words, what would they be. A novel of the civil war by jessica james, our plantation. Book examines marietta couples civil war romance news. The other is a herculean yankee captured by the ragtag confederate band. Sandra merville harts a musket in my hands is a wonderful book.
Nevertheless, the books on this list are, indeed, my alltime favorites cherished works that. The top 10 civil war novels from roman legions to medieval mayhem, cavaliers and roundheads to the crushing of ideals in the 20th century, there is fertile ground for drama in civil war. One is a war weary scholarly southerner who has seen too much bloodshed, especially the tortures inflicted upon the enemy by his vicious commanding officer. The american civil war is not the stuff of musty old history books, it is still claiming lives in america today. Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. I love civil war era books, and this has to be in my top two books of all time for the period. Looking for some of the best civil war romance novels. The english civil war is a wonderful setting for historical fiction and romance. A bwwm historical romance bwwm civil war saga book 2 by. I set my own orphans in the storm at the tail end of the war, and am always on the lookout for more fiction set in this period. One of the most popular categories of these books tells much of the tale of the larger war by focusing on the life and experiences of a single person. I dont always read civil war novels, because im not into graphic battle scenes.
The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and rejected any right of. See more ideas about historical romance books, romance books and historical romance. A stranger on my land civil war romance series book 1. Gifted and cursed with the ability to see the future, mildred groves takes a position at the hanford research center in the early 1940s. And one rode west by heather graham, one wore blue by heather graham, and one wore gray by heather graham, ashes in t. Here are the books about the civil war that we should have read in school, because. Civil war by shannon west dark hollow wolf pack series 6. Mystery has shrouded the truth, and pride matured into a world enveloped by rage and war. The romance between francis warrington dawson and sarah morgan was an affair of the heart that took place after the civil war, but that epic period was, in some ways, the reason the two met. As usual, we enlisted the help of a handful of civil war historians and enthusiasts, avid readers all, and asked them to pick their two favorite books published in 2017. Tom strong, lincolns scout, a story of the united states in the times that tried mens souls. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. One of them talked about folks living in caves on lookout mountain while union and confederate armies were in the area. We also receive small commissions from other online vendors that we may recommend on our blog posts.
The american civil war 18611865 was a separatist conflict between the united states federal government the union and eleven southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the confederate states of america, led by president jefferson davis. And one rode west by heather graham, one wore blue by heather graham, and one wore gray by heather graham. Romance romance harlequin historical romance romance. Inman, a wounded deserter from the confederate army near the end of the american civil war who walks for months. Trying to name the top dozen civil war books of all time is, admittedly, a brazen act on my part. I read many civil war soldier diaries and accounts of battles. Civil war book trenton nj new jersey papers george mcclellan 1860 to 1865. The killer angels by michael shaara, gone with the wind by margaret mitchell, cold mountain by charles frazier, gods.
In 2017, the publisher turned out just over 700 books, with about 35% of them. Everlasting light a civil war romance by author andrea boeshaar this is my first exposure to author andrea boeshaar and i consider everlasting light to be more of a novella than a full sized novel. I certainly recommend this to all christian romance and christian. The civil war books that should have been assigned reading. During the civil war, two young soldiers on opposite sides find themselves drawn together. Five novels of the english civil war deborah swift. Beyond the wood, awardwinning historical adventure and romance intrigue, love and treachery. There are several broad categories of civil war book, and the varied types warrant examination. From james mcphersons definitive history to tony horwitzs adventures among obsessives, here are the 11 best books on the civil war. A list of 100 wonderful, mustread books about the civil war era, spanning several decades and genres. As amazon associates we earn from qualifying purchases. Meet the women who are building a better romance industry. Civil war romance romance novels author jerri hines. The southern belle fights for the love of her life and for the preservation of her familys plantation in the midst of the civil war and the reconstruction era.
The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Southern history, first year of the war by pollard, 1st edition. We asked, you answered its the npr books summer of love, so to celebrate, we asked our readers to nominate their. This list is for fictional books that feature ghosts who died during the american civil war era. A list of the greatest amercian civil war romance novels. Photo by michael kelly steve magnusons book about the civil war romance between a marietta couple, rufus dawes and mary gates, includes significant swaths of local history, a long distance. Kathryn kelly writes historical romances set during the american civil war and the antebellum south. A reluctant romance after the civil war jessica james. I highly recommend the whole cameron sagaall 6 books. Heather graham goodreads author shelved 4 times as civil war romance avg rating 4. Im including the 11 years that led up to the actual war for the sake of continuity with the other lists below. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read little love affair. Marco has made the heart wrenching decision to leave the pack after a stunning decision by the council. The sergeants lady, susanna fraser peninsular war, spain.
This 1937 pulitzerwinning epic novelwhich goodreads calls one of the most popular books ever writtentells the story of headstrong leading lady scarlett ohara. These mustread books cover both fiction and nonfiction about the war. History networking authors, publishers, editors, researchers. Vintage civil war book the battle of gettysburg by john m. Make offer civil war book trenton nj new jersey papers george mcclellan 1860 to 1865. I liked his narration, but did they all have british accents during the civil war period. Get free and bargain bestsellers for kindle, nook, and more, as well as updates from your favorite authors.
The ultimate list of the best american civil war romance books. Kiernan and jesse have a sweet relationship until jesse decides to fight for. Winner of the 1997 national book award, cold mountain tells the story of w. A civil war novel ironwood plantation family saga book 1 only 14 left in stock more on the way. Civil war era romance for adult mf romance in the united states between 1850 and 1865. This is the first in the cameron saga civil war trilogy and follows the cameron stories told in grahams north american women trilogy. Under jerri hines, my fascination with history has been my motivation for my american historical romances. Download a civil war romance book from audible escape.
Annotated list of historical novels for children and teens anchorage public library. Which character as performed by ian gordon was your favorite. Brief summary of content available upon request by email. A list of 100 of the best civil war books, spanning several decades and genres. Civil war bookstrand bestselling erotic romance ebooks.
Civil war book list by the new york times far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books. Rejoice in the fact youre no longer in school and choose to learn american history by reading these fascinating novels about the civil war. It is 87 pages long and penned during the civil war. American civil war and late 19th century beloved by toni morrison post civil war. Thus the perennial popularity of books about the civil war. Houston leigh survived the civil war, though badly scarred both. I was actually researching for another civil war romance when i got the idea for a stranger on my land. The author flips back and forth between the past and the present.
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