The Civil War was a horrible time
in our nation, and Al Lacy takes a fresh look at its impact in his new
book, "Beloved Enemy." Abraham Lincoln has just been sworn in as
President, tensions have continued to mount, when finally they overflow
and the first shots are fired at Fort Sumter. Now it is time for
Americans to choose sides.
Jenny's father is a well-respected
war strategist from Virginia. When he is tapped to help President
Lincoln with the problems of possible war, he affirms that he will stand
with the President should war break out. Will that affirmation stand
when the war begins? Buck is a soldier in the Union Army, who meets and
falls in love with Jenny. When Jenny is captured as a war spy, that love
is severely tested. Will Jenny and Buck find a way to make their love
work from opposite sides of the war? What will be Jenny's punishment?
How will her father's choice affect her life?
This story captured me from the
beginning. I love the style Mr. Lacy uses to tell his story and
introduce his characters. The plot and characters were life-like, the
poignancy of the story was palpable. It was fun to be "introduced" to
President Lincoln's sons, even in this fictionalized account. I highly
recommend this book to history lovers everywhere, and can't wait to pick
up more books by Mr. Lacy. I received my free review copy from the
Blogging For Books program for an honest review.
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