With this Pledge

A Historical Romance Featuring Letters Written by Real People from History

De: Tamera Alexander

Narrado por: Devon O'day

In With This Pledge, Christy Award-winning and USA TODAY bestselling author Tamera Alexander blends gripping Civil War history with tender, conflicted romance, perfect for fans of Lynn Austin and Julie Klassen.

"Against the painful and gore-filled backdrop of war, Alexander has created an exceptional tale of faith, hope, and love based on a real-life romance." --Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW

Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clouston's quietly held principles oppose those of the Southern Cause--but when forty thousand soldiers converge on the fields of Franklin, Tennessee, the war demands an answer. The Carnton home where she is governess is converted into a Confederate field hospital, and Lizzie is called upon to assist the military doctor with surgeries that determine life or death. Faced with the unimaginable, she must summon fortitude, even as she fears for the life of Towny, her fiancé and lifelong friend.

As a young soldier lies dying in Lizzie's arms, she vows to relay his final words to his mother, but knows little more than the boy's first name. That same night, decorated Mississippi sharpshooter Captain Roland Ward Jones extracts a different promise from Lizzie: that she intervene should the surgeon decide to amputate his leg.

Lizzie is nothing if not a woman of her word, earning the soldiers' respect as she tends to the wounded within Carnton's walls. None is more admiring than Captain Jones, who doesn't realize she is pledged to another. But as Lizzie's heart softens toward the Confederate captain, she discovers that his moral ground is at odds with her own. Now torn between love, principles, and promises made, she struggles to be true to her heart while standing for what she knows is right--no matter the cost.

Rich with historical detail, grounded in authentic letters exchanged between the real Lizzie Clouston and Captain Jones, and brought to life with Tamera Alexander's signature emotional depth, With This Pledge is a powerful installment in the Carnton series (Christmas at Carnton, With This Pledge, and Colors of Truth).

the history behind the story

I enjoyed the reading. it was a long story but I still didn't want ot to end. It sparked renewed interest in this country's history

Wonderful book!

The story was well written and I love that there is real history in it along with some fiction. The reading was well done, it kept me engaged.

Wonderful Historical Novel

This wonderful novel contained so much actual history, including personal letters, that it gave the relationships of the characters such great depth, and the details of the events quite a stirring ability to make me feel as if I was there watching the tragedies, triumphs, and intricacies of the awful Civil War this country endured to correct injustice.

The narrator was good, but failed to put the depth of emotion in many important areas where the manuscript called for it, which robbed the story of the depth of feeling these sensitive scenes deserved. I liked her characters' voices, but I tired of the tone she used for narration.

very nice

Great characters, well written. Sweet story of love . Wonderful reminder of God's goodness

Accurate historical events beautiful displayed

I usually shy away from war stories but this one was so well told with a strong Christian influence. It was very compelling and the narration was exceptional.