Words Heard in Silence

In the midst of the Civil War, two people come together to establish what will become a southern dynasty…

Culpeper, Virginia in the fall of 1864 was at a dark time in this once bustling town. Feisty Rebecca Gaines, widowed by the conflict that had torn the nation apart, struggles to single-handedly manage the family farm. Life is hard in the beleaguered South, so when a troop of Union soldiers rides in to winter over on her property, Rebecca is grudgingly glad of the extra income.

Their dashing commanding officer, Colonel Charlie Redmond, is courteous and gentle in his dealings with her, and she is drawn to this intriguing professional soldier. But he is still the enemy, and Rebecca finds it difficult to come to terms with her feelings. For his part, Charlie is alarmed to realize he is becoming romantically involved with the lovely Southerner, for he hides a secret that, if discovered, would mean social disgrace and the end of a distinguished military career. For Charlie is really a woman.

In this meticulously researched novel, T. Novan and Taylor Rickard have captured the agony and devastation of the War and its impact on soldiers and civilians alike. With its moving love story, powerful scenes of battle, and memorable characters living in and around the war-torn community, Words Heard in Silence is an enthralling work that lays the foundation for the rest of the Redmond family saga.