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The Yankee Widow

By: Linda Lael Miller
Narrated by: Jack Garrett
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A richly layered saga is set against the backdrop of the Civil War

In The Yankee Widow, gifted storyteller Linda Lael Miller explores the complexities and heartbreak that families experienced as men took up arms to preserve the nation and defend their way of life.

Told in a smart, assured, and compelling voice, this is the story of Caroline, the young wife and childhood sweetheart of Jacob, who together live on a farm raising their daughter, Rachel, just outside of Gettysburg. When Jacob joins the Northern army to do his duty and help save the Union, no one anticipates he will not return. Caroline gets news that he is wounded and has been taken to Washington, DC, with his regiment, and so she must find her way there and navigate the thousands of other wounded soldiers to find him.

Thus begins this novel that focuses on the strong women and men of both sides and both races who sacrificed so much and loved so well during this critical juncture in American history.

©2019 Linda Lael Miller (P)2019 Recorded Books

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Great book! Well read.

I would recommend this book to anyone who likes romantic fiction and especially historical fiction

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I loved this book. The historical information was fabulous. LLM has done it again. I love everything about it.

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educational

learned alot of history by listening to this book and also alot of human empathy

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I enjoyed this book although it was fiction the book has a lot of historical facts , and I am a American history buff.

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Awesome

This was an awesome novel
I love novels that I can actually fall into and see myself in the story
That is what makes it a great book
Thank you

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Widow

I love Millers books!! This book is great!!! It’s one of my favorites. I love to read books about the Civil War & this is now a favorite. It tells of death, new life & choice. I hope there’s another one to follow.

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Superb historical fiction

Great story line, terrific characters and best of all, lots of interesting Civil War history. Totally enjoyed this book.

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5 stars!!

Having grown up in West Virginia I can appreciate the story of how the Civil War divided friends and families especially in Virginia. This historical fiction was well written and held my interest from beginning to end. The narration was wonderfully done.... especially cute when the male narrator attempted to speak like a young female child. Seriously though... the narrator did a great job with the southern and northern accents.
I highly recommend this book and will seek out more from this author.

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Spot On

Well written, well narrated. Like an excellent history lecture with an interwoven love story to keep your attention. Loved it!!

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Excellent

While somewhat predictable, it held my interest all the way through. I’ve read many WWII books, I’ve yet to read a book about the civil war. Very enjoyable.

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