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Elsie and Edward navigate the joys and trials of parenthood as the Civil War unfolds, bringing profound change, community challenges, and personal sacrifice to their family. Their story intertwines faith, love, and the resilience required to persevere through hardship.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Family & Domestic Fiction/Parenthood & Family Fiction
Authors: Martha Finley
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