Books like A Light in the Storm by Karen Hesse
Set in 1861 amid the rising tensions of the Civil War, *A Light in the Storm* follows a family's daily life in Delaware, a border state torn between slaveholding and antislavery sentiments. Through journal entries, the narrator reflects on the nation's looming division, the responsibilities of leaders such as President Lincoln, and the personal challenges of keeping a family together in uncertain times. The book captures the interplay of home, history, and hope on a small island in a nation on the brink.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Karen Hesse
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