Books like In My Father's House by Ann Rinaldi
"In My Father’s House" traces the McLean family’s experience during the Civil War. From the pre‑Battle of Bull Run years in Manassas to the Appomattox negotiations, the novel shows a family striving to navigate the nation’s darkest conflict. Narrated by young Osceola, the third daughter, readers see her evolving relationship with her step‑father, Will McLean, whose progressive views on slavery stir unease and debate within the household. Rinaldi embeds key historical moments—such as the capture of Confederate furniture by Northern generals—while maintaining a focus on the personal stakes of war. The book’s central theme is the moral dilemmas faced by ordinary people caught in a national crisis, rendered through the authentic voices of its characters.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Ann Rinaldi
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