Glory and Promise [Paperback]

Kim Murphy (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 6, 2005

Glory & Promise is the triumphant conclusion to Kim Murphy's acclaimed Civil War saga. Occupied by Union forces, Fredericksburg lies in ruins. After four years of devastating conflict, two sisters are plunged into the turbulent world of the war's aftermath. Married to Colonel Samuel Prescott, Amanda struggles to maintain harmony in her home life, while Sam strives for order in the newly reunited country. But Alice has wed Amanda's former beau, William Jackson. With the demise of the Confederacy, Wil has lost his command and must finally face the haunting truth about his past. The guns on the battlefield have been silenced, but war rages within all of their hearts, ready to explode.

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...fast-paced story, rich with ravaged landscapes and passionate, conflicted characters, makes for an unforgettable read. -- KA Corlett, author of Ever Your Servant

...the book takes many surprising turns, but comes to rest in the best possible place. -- Joyce Handzo, In the Library Reviews

About the Author

KIM MURPHY is coeditor of the historical fiction magazine Bygone Days. She lives with her husband and son in Virginia. --This text refers to the Audio Cassette edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 272 pages
• Publisher: Coachlight Press (September 6, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0971679088
• ISBN-13: 978-0971679085
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,272,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A personal and intimate view of the Civil War's aftermath, October 6, 2005

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Jane G. - See all my reviews

This review is from: Glory and Promise (Paperback)

As with her first two novels in her Civil War trilogy, Kim Murphy brings a personal and intimate viewpoint to the war's aftermath in her final installment, GLORY & PROMISE. While most novels set in the Civil War period tend to end with the war, Murphy's gripping page turner opens after the closing battles and explores the turbulent aftermath though the eyes of two Southern women and their respective husbands, one a Union officer left with the daunting task of peacekeeping in the war-torn South, and the other a former Confederate Brigadier General forced to become a regular citizen in a wounded country.

Amid heartbreak, glory, and enduring love, Murphy's characters face cities and homes in shambles, disgruntled guerillas, illness, forbidden romance, and desperation in a region turned on its head economically and politically. Murphy excels at portraying the troubled times with details and emotions that bring the era to life. The conclusion to the novel--and to the trilogy in general--is at once poignant, bittersweet, and satisfying. A must read for fans of her first two books and for readers who simply want to explore the often-overlooked effects of Reconstruction on everyday individuals.

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5.0 out of 5 stars 5 Stars For A Tremendous Ending Of A Great Trilogy, October 27, 2011

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This review is from: Glory & Promise (Promise & Honor trilogy) (Kindle Edition)

Wow! That's the best way I can describe this book. Kim Murphy has absolutely invaded my time as I read through her trilogy. As I stated earlier, "This is a love story." Do not let this keep you from this wonderful Civil War novel. This can be read and enjoyed without reading the first two books, but you will be robbing yourself of the complete story.
Murphy will not only introduce you to the characters but will take you entirely through the troubling times of the Civil War and its' aftermath.
The mingling of all the characters, their love, their losses,and their personal strengths and weaknesses are wound into a never dull but always intriuging story.
This book and the two before it have been a very, very enjoyable ride.