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  1. Savanna
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    This One I Won't Forget!
    June 30, 2014
    Savanna
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Beautifully-bittersweet and honest, this book immediately transports readers behind the scenes of one of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War. There was a small part of me at first that was nervous to "travel" there. I knew it would be quite a journey through the pages and it was. In fact, it turned out to be — and give — so much more than I expected. I began reading and could hardly stop.

    Inspired by first-person accounts and accompanied by a genuine cast of authentic characters, the story follows nineteen-year-old Liberty Holloway, recently widowed, who is struggling to find herself and provide a living in the tumultuous year of 1863 in a tumultuous town called Gettysburg. Fighting prejudices and reputations, Libbie must face the enemy on her doorstep, the mysteries of her past, and a surprising affection for a man with his own secrets.

    The book covers many various aspects of the time period, everything from emergency amputations to slavery with great tact and respect. Trust me when I say it will hold you in its grip from the first page to the end. I actually burnt the pancakes I was cooking for my hubby one morning because I was standing in the kitchen with my nose buried in the book. ;) Thankfully my sweetie is very patient with my cooking and my distracted reading habits. In that moment, I was far away on the outskirts of Gettysburg, standing in Libbie's front yard with her as she nursed the wounded Confederates.

    I can't help but love riveting stories about life's crossroads. The kindred ties between historical fact and fiction are skillfully combined and hard to distinguish between. The seeds of romance are planted in all the right places and on purpose, without over-threatening and stealing too much away from the rest of the plot. Readers will undoubtedly be intrigued and surprised along the way. If you haven't read anything by Jocelyn Green yet, I know you'll be an avid fan after reading this story. ;)

    This book made such a difference to my visit to Gettysburg last year. It was my first time there in person and yet the grounds already felt so familiar to me in a way. That's the beautiful thing about finding favorite historical novels. They may carry you away to another place and time for a little while, but you'll carry them with you way beyond that in your heart. Widow of Gettysburg was one of those books for me. I won't forget it and I hope you'll read and remember it fondly as well.

    This review is my honest opinion. Thanks to the publisher for my copy.
  2. Mrs. C
    Missourl
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: Female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    History Mystery Romance and Drama
    December 20, 2013
    Mrs. C
    Missourl
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: Female
    From one who has visited Gettysburg many times and walked the battlefields, I found this book historically accurate. Although this is the second book in the Heroines Behind The Lines

    series, it stands alone in its plot. This was my first time reading a work from this author, and it will not be my last. Because of the beautiful imagery she penned, I was drawn to the very historical landmarks set in this novel.

    This book has everything; history, mystery, romance, and drama. The secrets revealed in Widow of Gettysburg capture the essence of the horror of this time in America, and held me captive until the final page. I enjoyed this book and can not wait to read more works from this author.
  3. debwilson
    Summerfield, FL
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    December 19, 2013
    debwilson
    Summerfield, FL
    Age: 18-24
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    When a horrific battle rips through Gettysburg, the farm of Union widow Liberty Holloway is disfigured into a Confederate field hospital, bringing her face to face with unspeakable suffering--and a Rebel scout who awakens her long dormant heart.

    While Liberty's future crumbles as her home is destroyed, the past comes rushing back to Bella, a former slave and Liberty's hired help, when she finds herself surrounded by Southern soldiers, one of whom knows the secret that would place Liberty in danger if revealed.

    In the wake of shattered homes and bodies, Liberty and Bella struggle to pick up the pieces the battle has left behind. Will Liberty be defined by the tragedy in her life, or will she find a way to triumph over it?

    Widow of Gettysburg is inspired by first-person accounts from women who lived in Gettysburg during the battle and its aftermath.

    My Review:

    The best element of this story was how Green wove a little bit of a character from her last book, Wedded To War in this novel. I was rather hoping Charlotte would make an appearance, and I was not disappointed. The biggest contrast in this second installment to Heroines Behind The Lines is that while Charlotte was medically trained for her nursing duties, Liberty was not. Liberty is a very likable heroine as you can relate to her struggles to learn how to care for the men brought to her farm.

    And of course, what would a Civil War novel be like if there wasn't the North-against-South story line? Plenty of that tension in this novel, as Liberty is the widow of a Union soldier, and her home is converted into a Confederate field hospital. Surprisingly, this commonly portrayed theme did not keep it from being a wonderful novel with fantastic research, made complete by the fact that Green revives the history of the almost forgotten women who valiantly aided the doctors during the four year conflict. The theme of faith was strong, which makes a winner for me. Recommended for personal reading of anyone who loves history, and a perfect title for Christian book clubs.

    This book was provided by the publisher for free in exchange for an honest review.
  4. Bettina
    Washington, D.C.
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    Gettysburg women come to life
    June 27, 2013
    Bettina
    Washington, D.C.
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Historical accuracy, engaging characters that make me want to cheer for them, villains that make me want to yell, "Boo!" when they come across the page and great stories — these are the things that set my reader's heart on fire in historical fiction. All of these qualities are present and beautifully woven together in Jocelyn Green's "The Widow of Gettysburg."

    Reading this book gave me new insight into the life of women during the Civil War. Their lives of raw courage in the face of circumstances they never asked for encourage me to attack the challenges that I encounter in daily life. For a read that thrills, encourages and inspires — buy "The Widow of Gettysburg."
  5. happy reader
    St.Louis,MO
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    5 Stars Out Of 5
    A Must read for Historical Fiction lovers
    June 24, 2013
    happy reader
    St.Louis,MO
    Age: 45-54
    Gender: female
    Quality: 5
    Value: 5
    Meets Expectations: 5
    Just as good if not better than first book(Wedded toWar)in series.Story kept you interested from beginning to end.Was hard to put down.I will definately read all other books by this author.
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