The Abolitionist's Daughter

The Abolitionist's Daughter

The crusading daughter of a Washington politician, Marietta Hamilton comes between twin brothers as the country plunges toward Civil War. Horse traders from Virginia, Ethan Sharpe and his brother Devon would defend their livelihood from her interfering kind. When love ignites, friends become enemies separated over the course of a long and brutal conflict. Can the very influences which carved a chasm unite a torn family against all odds? The Abolitionist's Daughter is a sweeping story set in a time of national turmoil - the Civil War. Yet, it is also an intensely personal one, well-researched and with strong characters that will cause you to cheer and to weep as they make their choices and live out their destinies within the historical framework of their time. Freedom, self-will, duty and faith are themes that span the length of human existence and you will find them here, in Kathleen L. Maher's novel, replete with heart, history and hope.Grace Greene, USA Today Bestselling author, and national bestselling author of The Memory of Butterflies The Abolitionist's Daughter reads like top-notch historical fiction but carriesboth a gentle romance thread and a touching inspirational message. The story is told in third person with three point-of-view characters. It's hard to say what shines most here, because Kathy's impeccable touch with details should impress any historical fan, particularly those who favor Civil War fiction. There's no rushing here, but not once did the story falter on the way to the touches of romance. This is the kind of book that comes from an author who truly loves their setting, and touched me with its reminder of just how young our soldiers are and have been throughout the ages. How on earth do they and their families recover? I strongly recommend this award-winning book!Debra E Marvin, CBA author and judge for the NTRWA Great Expectations Contest and the Grace Awards