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The soldier's lady tells the poignant tale of Emma, a woman living on a North Carolina plantation during the Reconstruction era, and a wounded Buffalo Soldier she falls in love with. Their romance tests the limits of 19th‑century social norms, placing a strain on William McSimmons, the aspiring political leader of their town. Through a blend of Christian faith, plantation life, and the fraught politics of the time, the novel examines how love can both illuminate and disrupt the path to progress in a society still healing from war.
Set against the backdrop of Reconstruction (1865‑1877), the narrative explores the complexities of race, loyalty, and personal sacrifice, offering readers a window into the everyday realities and moral dilemmas of that turbulent period.
First publish date: 2006
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Michael R. Phillips
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