Words Heard in Silence (Redmond Family Saga)

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 ride into 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 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 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 move story, powerful scenes of battle, and memorable characters, Words Heard in Silence lays the foundation for the Redmond Family Saga. With the second edition of this historical novel, the authors have corrected some errors and provided some additional insight into the motivation of the characters. The story itself has not changed; but some refinements have been made to add to the richness and texture of the Redmond Family Saga.