Sins Of The Father [CD-ROM]

Trace Edward Zaber (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000

Winner of the Word Weaving Award for Excellence!

Eppie 2001 Finalist - Best Historical Fiction!

Spectrum 2001 Finalist - Best Cover Art!

5.5 Stars! Gold-Medal Winner, Timeless Tales Book Reviews

"...An incredible debut novel, one that should be express-mailed to every movie producer in the world, Sins of the Father gives new meaning to the word 'history.' Zaber and his muse-probably Calliope, the muse of epic poetry-should be toasted in the vintage of the times-all times. This book will be thoroughly enjoyed and long remembered and should give Zaber the fans he deserves."-Patricia White, Crescent Blues Book Views

Jebediah Simpson Ellsworth, a young brigadier general from Vicksburg, Mississippi, arrives in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, seeking not only victory for his army and freedom from Northern tyranny, but also to prove his worthiness to his father's ghost. Instead, his army suffers defeat, he is wounded, and while recovering in enemy territory, is falsely accused of plotting a heinous crime.

With the aid of Faith Bradshaw, a young Yankee woman, and Isaiah Walker, an ex-slave, Jeb embarks on a perilous quest to clear his good name. Along the way, however, he is forced to reassess the teachings of his much-loved father, reexamine the world around him, and reevaluate his own convictions once their foundation starts to crumble.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"...A brilliant synthesis of a war novel, a romance novel, a murder novel, and a conspiracy novel." -- KnowBetter.com

"Sins of the Father shines with terrible beauty." -- Lee Padgett, The BookNook

"Historical fiction has a hero in Trace Edward Zaber..." -- C. Hope Clark, WordWeaving --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• CD-ROM: 583 pages
• Publisher: Pulsar Books (March 1, 2000)
• ISBN-10: 1929034989
• ISBN-13: 978-1929034987
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,684,494 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Civil War History Comes Alive!, March 6, 2000

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J. L. Abbott (Evanston, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sins Of The Father (CD-ROM)

Sins Of The Father

By Trace Edward Zaber

(165,000 words)

A Review by J. L. Abbott

Open the pages of Sins Of The Father and take a step back in time. Let Trace Edward Zaber's masterful storytelling transport you to the third year of the American Civil War. With his words, experience the smells, sounds, and sights of the Battle of Gettysburg; the heart-wrenching assassination of Abraham Lincoln. You will never again think of this period in 19th century America as the remote, dusty past.

Mr. Zaber has created a vivid, colorful cast of characters in his novel that easily carry the weight of a story rich in action, intrigue, and deeds of valor. His protagonist duo set the tone for the book. Confederate General, Jebediah Ellsworth, wounded during Pickett's charge, convalesces in the Gettysburg home of Faith Bradshaw. The two symbolize the regional differences that have torn apart the country. Their growing love for one another overcomes philosophical dispute, and their shared experiences during an odyssey to solve a mystery in Jeb's past, cement the relationship. A parallel story line sweeps the reader into twists and turns of betrayal, deceit, and madness in Washington D.C.

A powerful theme wraps around the two major male characters as each struggles to come to terms with his father's destructive legacy. This commonality unites the saga into a quick-paced delight. Especially gratifying is the rip-roaring climax that meshes the story lines into a scene that leaves the reader breathless and hungering for more.

Meticulous attention to detail, impressive historical accuracy, and a keen sense of drama make this a highly entertaining and educational read. Mr. Zaber has scored a major salvo in his debut book. This is no Gone With The Wind 'wanna be.' This is a fully-crafted novel that stands on its own considerable merit. Civil War buffs will be in heaven. Those unfamiliar with this niche of historical fiction will be hooked for a lifetime. The only detail left dangling is the release date for Zaber's next book. We can only hope it is close at hand.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sins Of The Father, July 5, 2000

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"purelyjoy" - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sins Of The Father (CD-ROM)

Young Brigadier General Jebediah Simpson Ellsworth is just one officer in the vast Southern Army. Born and raised in Vicksburg, Mississippi on the Wakefield Plantation, Jeb is a true Southern gentleman. But now Jeb is forced to examine his beliefs and the things his father raised him to believe in. He is seriously wounded in a battle at Cemetery Ridge and later taken to one of the many makeshift hospitals, this one is the home of the Bradshaw family. This is just the beginning for Jeb. The beginning of a nightmare, one he could only pray to make it through alive.

Miss Faith Bradshaw has her family home taken over by Union soldiers and turned into a hospital for the wounded Confederate men. Thus the nightmare begins for Faith. Faith is a northern lady and her family is very supportive of the northern cause. After all, her father is currently abroad and working with Frederick Douglass. Now that Faith is forced to help treat and care for the wounded Rebels, she must question her own beliefs. These men are not the heathens that they have been told consisted of the Rebel Army. These men even though they were now prisoners and on enemy soil, were still nothing less than true gentlemen. This is also just the beginning for Faith as she comes face to face with someone that she finds herself drawn to Jeb. A delightful novel.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ambrosia to whet your appetite!, January 13, 2001

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[e-mail] (Kellogg`, IA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sins of the Father (Paperback)

Sins of the Father is one of those rare books that grabs you by the throat and shakes you. With his beautiful writing, his finely-researched attention to detail, Mr. Zaber has breathed firey life into his characters and an era that is dear to this Southerner's rebel heart. As a historical romance reader, I appreciate his style and the ability he has to transport his readers into the very era of which he writes. An excellent book and a wonderful look into ages past.