Bachelor Buttons
Volume 3 Cry of Freedom Civil War Anthology
by Kathleen L. Maher
Now available in paperback
Description:
The daughter of immigrants who fled the Irish Potato Famine, Rose Meehan longs for a better life than the tenements of New York City. Courted by two men–a young doctor who represents material security, and a poor violin instructor who has captured her heart–she must choose between a life of advantage-grabbing or a life of faith. When Manhattan explodes in mob rule following Lincoln’s unpopular draft, the heroic action of one suitor brings provision for those she loves, and reveals God’s plan. Kathleen L. Maher’s novella Bachelor Buttons releases through Helping Hands Press in May, 2013 as part of a Civil War sesquicentennial collection. Her manuscript Closer than a Brother won the historical category of ACFW’s Genesis contest in 2012. Her work has finaled in several writing contest since 2009. She is represented by Terry Burns of Hartline Literary Agency. Kathleen blogs about New York State history and enjoys reading and writing reviews for historical CBA releases. She and her husband live in a 100-year-old farmhouse in upstate NY with their three children. Two rescued Newfoundland dogs and a tuxedo cat complete their family.
My Review: ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
I love fiction that has historical events woven into the fabric of the story. Bachelor Buttons is a story like that. Kathleen Maher has done a superb job of researching this Civil War novella of a love story taking place in the middle of the of the New York City draft riots. You won’t want to put it down.
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