With This Pledge

The Carnton Series, Book 1

By: Tamera Alexander

Narrated by: Devon O'Day

Length: 13 hrs and 31 mins

Publisher's summary

History takes on vivid life in the stunning first full-length installment of USA TODAY bestselling Tamera Alexander’s new series, The Carnton Novels.

“The beautifully-drawn characters and rich history in With This Pledge work seamlessly to demonstrate that Christ’s love and romantic love can triumph even in our darkest moments.” (Lynn Austin, best-selling author of Legacy of Mercy)

What can a woman - a mere governess - do against the scourge of slavery?

Elizabeth “Lizzie” Clouston’s quietly held principles oppose those of the Southern Cause - but when 40,000 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 pledges made, she struggles to be true to her own heart while standing for what she knows is right - no matter the cost.

From the pages of history and the personal accounts of those who endured the Battle of Franklin, Tamera Alexander weaves the real-life love letters between Captain Roland Ward Jones and Miss Elizabeth Clouston into a story of unlikely romance first kindled amid the shadows of war.

Download the audiobook companion PDF to taste a piece of history with Civil War-era recipes.

“Tamera Alexander has once again given readers a beautifully written story full of strong characters and tender romance—all while staying true to the actual history of the people and events she describes. From the horrors of war to the hope of blossoming love, Lizzie and Roland’s story will live in my heart for a very long time.” —Anne Mateer, author of Playing by Heart

PLEASE NOTE: When you purchase this title, the accompanying PDF will be available in your Audible Library along with the audio.

©2019 Tamera Alexander (P)2019 Thomas Nelson

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.

Inspiring

Loved the story line is, so good! I enjoyed the story and the history! I pray that many read this story and are inspired to be a better version of themselves!

Awesome

I loved the story, the narrator was great, the story line fantastic. Characters were very well done by both the author and narrator. I love civil War era and this did not disappoint. My only hold back was it was very long. However the detail and blended stories of others was very worth the listen!

Wonderful historical fiction

This account of the civil war was a bit graphic in description but I know it was a lot worse than described. The story flowed nicely and was very entertaining but was also painfully accurate in subject. I loved the story even more knowing from her afterward how much is historically accurate. Highly recommend this story.

History coming to life

This is a rich history of the Civil War. I like everything about this book! I would highly recommend it!

With this pledge by Tamara Alexander

I love this book and would highly recommend it to anyone. I look forward to all of Tamera Alexander’s writings. She is an excellent author and the gospel message she presents is done in a very artful way. Thank you Tamera!

Very excellent!

History with the acknowledgement of faith, and with true to life people and events with many life lessons we all can relate to. Well done.

Wonderful, Beautiful story

I loved this book. This story was amazingly written, true to history. The characters were inspiring and I felt like I knew them personally. I highly recommend this. I loved the voice of the story teller, which I think was the author’s voice. The amazing history and what these characters went through was truly inspiring. I also was so happy to listen to the Bible verses and how much the word of the Lord was written into the characters lives. I am looking forward to reading more by this author.

civil War pain and love at the end.

I'm sorry it is finished. I will listen to it again. Tamera you hit the ball out of the park again.