A wounded Civil War veteran, a fearless woman with a calling, a child in distress, and a dangerous secret beside the Mississippi River… This emotionally gripping Christian historical novel features themes of healing, redemption, found family, and courageous faith. This story blends romance, suspense, and historical women’s fiction in a powerful tale of hope after war.
When Felicity Gabriel inherits a mansion along the Mississippi River, she is determined to turn it into a refuge for children orphaned by the Civil War. But her wealthy neighbors oppose her—and the children she tries to help are afraid of something far worse than hunger.
Judge Ty Hawkins returned from the war a scarred man, only to find his young daughter now fears him. Desperate for answers, he turns—reluctantly—to Felicity, the only person his child seems to trust. As Felicity’s mission draws her deeper into the shadows along the wharf, threats turn violent. Someone is determined to stop her.
Together, Felicity and Ty must risk everything to protect the innocent—and discover whether healing, faith, and love can rise from the ashes of war.
Genre: Inspirational
When Felicity Gabriel inherits a mansion along the Mississippi River, she is determined to turn it into a refuge for children orphaned by the Civil War. But her wealthy neighbors oppose her—and the children she tries to help are afraid of something far worse than hunger.
Judge Ty Hawkins returned from the war a scarred man, only to find his young daughter now fears him. Desperate for answers, he turns—reluctantly—to Felicity, the only person his child seems to trust. As Felicity’s mission draws her deeper into the shadows along the wharf, threats turn violent. Someone is determined to stop her.
Together, Felicity and Ty must risk everything to protect the innocent—and discover whether healing, faith, and love can rise from the ashes of war.
Genre: Inspirational