Books like Sarah's ground by Ann Rinaldi
In 1861, 18‑year‑old Sarah Tracy arrives at George Washington’s Mount Vernon, the historic Virginia estate, to work as a caretaker. Immersed in the Civil War, she is determined to protect the property’s safety and neutrality. Along the way, she meets Upton Herbert, who becomes her future husband. The novel blends a real‑life diary format with a youthful heroine’s perspective, enriched with historical notes about the war and the estate.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Ann Rinaldi
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