Seven Aprils (American Civil War Brides)

In April 1860, Dr. Ryder Cole returns home from his studies, sure of his abilities and on fire to serve his country and preserve the Union. A panther attack threatens to cut his life short until a young woman with a rife and a sure-shot eye appears out of the mist. Then she disappears, re-turning as Tom Boyde, his comrade throughout America's Civil War, and as Diana, met in a Washington D.C. whore house. The seven Aprils from 1860 to 1866 tell their tale of love and war, sex and friendship. And the price of crossing gender lines.Editorial Reviews"Eileen Charbonneau pens an emotion-filled tale. Through her story of love, comradeship and struggle through the Civil War, Seven Aprils illuminates women's hidden role in history by a mas-ter at bringing the past to life. Not to be missed!" -Joanne Pence, USA Today bestselling author"This epic story offers a tale of love and hope, forged and tempered by the fury of the American Civil War. Seven Aprils is certain to enthrall readers."-Jenna Kernan Publishers Weekly Bestselling author of Winter Woman"Eileen Charbonneau's latest novel, Seven Aprils, moves with the subtle sweep of her best fiction and confirms her place in the literary tradition of Willa Cather." -- Robert Crooke, author of American Family and The Chastened Heart"Seven Aprils is full of rollicking adventure, steamy romance, great historical content, and even a little espionage. A true page turner, Seven Aprils keeps the reader riveted to the very end." Eileen O'Finlan, Author of Kelegeen"Eileen Charbonneau has written a beautiful story of friendship becoming love against the background of the Civil War. The writing is both lush and terse and is a brilliant story. I didn't want Seven Aprils to end." -Janet Lane Walters, author of The Amber Chronicles