In "Recollections of the Civil War," Maud E. Morrow presents a poignant firsthand account of her experiences during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Structured as a series of vivid recollections, the text merges personal narrative with historical documentation, employing a lyrical style that captures both the chaos of war and the intimate moments of human connection. Morrow's reflective prose not only illuminates the harsh realities of life on the battlefield but als...

In "Recollections of the Civil War," Maud E. Morrow presents a poignant, firsthand account of her experiences during one of America's most tumultuous epochs. Through vivid prose and evocative imagery, Morrow captures the emotional landscape of war'Äîfrom the harrowing realities of battle to the profound effects on civilian life. Writing in a narrative style that blends memoir and historical observation, she immerses the reader in a unique perspective rarely highlighted in Civil War literat...

A fascinating recollection of the civil war, told from the point of view of a child whose mother worked in a hospital during the war.

Women in War - 20 Civil War Memoirs & Biographies immerses readers in the multifaceted realities of the American Civil War through the voices of women who lived, observed, and recorded the tumultuous period. This anthology's overarching theme centers on the often-overlooked contributions and experiences of women during wartime, ranging from intense battlefield accounts to poignant reflections on home front challenges. The collection spans a variety of literary styles, from deeply personal ...

The Unseen Frontline - 30 Powerful Narratives of Civilian Endurance and Aid in the Civil War offers a profound exploration into the everyday life and challenges of civilians during one of America's most tumultuous periods. These testimonies expose the true sufferance, the selfless support of the troops, the bravery and many challenges they endured. From volunteers, nurses, doctors, to women and children left behind to work on plantations and suffer the consequences of passing enemy troops,...

This edition is devoted to honoring the bravery and dedication of women during the Civil War, whose involvement and achievements were frequently overlooked in history books. The Hospital Sketches of Louisa May Alcott present a vivid account that offers rich insights into women's wartime roles, the shocking conditions in field hospitals, the lives and thoughts of the soldiers themselves, as well as the racial prejudice of the time. In the 'Life of Clara Barton', we learn about one of the mo...

The Unarmed Witness: 30 Accounts of Civil War Behind the Lines offers a profound exploration into the unseen and unarmed lives during one of America's most tumultuous periods. This collection captures a rich tapestry of literary styles, from personal diaries and letters to reflective essays and journals. The anthology reveals the depth of civilian experience, painting a vivid picture of how the war impacted lives away from the battlefield. Standout pieces include deeply personal reflection...

From international bestselling master of suspense Nicci French comes a hair-raising locked-room thriller about a group of old university friends with a killer in their midst.Old friends, new secrets, one deadly reunion.Tyler Green, convicted of murdering his friend Leo at a student house party in 1993, has been released after almost three decades in prison. He has always protested his innocence.On a warm evening in London, Tyler sum...

A nerve-tingling and atmospheric thriller from master of suspense Nicci French about two families shattered by tragedy and the secrets that have been waiting decades to be revealed.On the day of Alec Salter’s fiftieth birthday party, his wife, Charlotte, vanishes. Most of the small English village of Glensted is at the party for hours before anyone realizes she is missing. While Alec brushes off her disappearance, their four children—especially fifteen-year-old Ett...

From international bestselling master of suspense Nicci French comes a chilling new psychological thriller about a woman determined to get justice for a murder no one else believes happened.Nancy North is ready to put her life back together. After suffering a psychotic break that ruined friendships, stalled her fledgling restaurant, and forced her to move out of her comfortable flat, she’ll do anything to get back to normal. She and her partner Felix—who has been a...

Fourteen-year-old Betsy Ray is starting a new chapter of her life.It’s 1906, and her family has moved to a new house, taking her away from her beloved childhood street and her best friend, Tacy. Now, as a freshman in high school, she faces a world of new friends, new challenges, and her very first taste of what it’s like to grow up in a charming small town at the turn of the century.This classic coming of age story follows Betsy as she navigates a whirlwind...

USA TODAY BESTSELLERA stunning and unexpected portrait of Lucy Maud Montgomery, creator of one of literature’s most prized heroines, whose personal demons were at odds with her most enduring legacy—the irrepressible Anne of Green Gables.“Dear old world,” she murmured, “you are very lovely, and I am glad to be alive in you.” —L. M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables, 1908As a young woman, Maud had dreams bigg...