Book Description:
Rachel Benton and her daughter embark on a pleasant country drive to research her ancestors when a sudden storm drives them in an unexpected direction. Stranded and alone, an isolated cabin seems to offer refuge, but within those timbered walls more threats await.
Rachel’s troubles in the present are woven together with a family embroiled in the Civil War and the lives they touch on their journey to freedom. Lives are imperiled, and a dawning realization changes Rachel’s life forever.
Dual time lines skillfully woven together draw readers into the action-filled story. And true details from Four Branches of the author’s family tree provide a sound basis for this compelling work of historical fiction.
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JoAnn is a member of the writing group I am most active with, the Walkerton Writers. I was part of the group that critiqued two of the chapters of this book when she was writing it. It was really exciting for me to see how they fit so perfectly into her novel. I really loved this book.
Below is my Goodreads review:
My rating: 5 of 5 stars
Wonderful parallel stories. I really loved the characters. I also loved the way the author blended her genealogical research into this fictional story. I found myself deeply involved emotionally. I would definitely recommend this book, especially for those who are interested in Civil War related stories.
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