Toward the Sunrising (Cheney Duvall, M.D. Series #4) [Paperback]

Lynn Morris (Author), Gilbert Morris (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 1996

Caught in the throes of Reconstruction, Cheney and Shiloh cannot ignore the plight of war-torn Charleston. Cheney Duvall, M.D. book 4.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

YA?Morris effectively portrays the struggles to survive both physically and emotionally in Charleston, SC, during Reconstruction. Cheney Duvall, a Yankee woman doctor, visits the city, where goods are expensive and scarce and the war has not changed individual attitudes toward former slaves. Her new friends are from both races and include former Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Conflicts develop and the physician sees firsthand the impact of a group similar to the KKK. Leading characters are well developed in this complex plot: there are many story lines to be resolved at the end. Cheney is a feisty female who does not follow any of the typical southern behavior or standard occupation for a lady. Although this novel is in the middle of the series, the author provides sufficient background for those who have not read previous titles to follow the plot.?Claudia Moore, W. T. Woodson High School, Fairfax, VA
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Library Journal

In this latest installment of the increasingly popular Cheney Duvall saga, Dr. Duvall and her male nurse, Shiloh Irons, find themselves in the midst of controversy during Reconstruction in Charleston, South Carolina. In incredible fashion, the pair almost single-handedly bring a group of unscrupulous merchants and a white supremacist group to justice. Although Cheney ostensibly grows older with each installment in the series, here she is less mature than ever before. Even though this tale lacks quality and substance, the father-daughter Morris team remains popular.
Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Bethany House (February 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155661425X
• ISBN-13: 978-1556614255
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #433,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Lynn Morris is a best-selling author, and coauthor with her father, Gilbert Morris. She lives in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars AWESOME!, July 13, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Toward the Sunrising (Cheney Duvall, M.D. Series #4) (Paperback)

I thought that the book was descriptive and greatly recommended for women to read
and men will ebjoy iy too.Dr.Cheney Duvall and nurse, handsome Shiloh Irons set
out to overcome the trials of a female doctor in 1865.I thought that this was one of
Morris's best book series. I will treasure it forever. I love the series so much a made a
webpage for it. http://www.angelfire.com/mo/blondgirl/cheney.html The Cheney
Duvall sereis is higly recommend from me and my friends.This book series is good
for anyone old and young.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fast read and a good story of Reconstruction Charleston, March 8, 1997

By A Customer

This review is from: Toward the Sunrising (Cheney Duvall, M.D. Series #4) (Paperback)

Gilbert Morris, much to his credit, refuses to stereotype his characters with one of the two most frequently found attitudes of Southerners in Civil War Era fiction: those that believe slavery is the best way to deal with African-Americans and those that want to set all slaves free and live in some sort of communal bliss. His characters fall all across the spectrum between these two extremes. The book is a fast reader, a good story of Reconstruction Charleston, and a good witness to the saving grace of Jesus Christ

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent all the way!, February 3, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Toward the Sunrising (Cheney Duvall, M.D. Series #4) (Paperback)

The entire Cheney Duvall Series is excellent reading. This book in particular was fun. The characters had a good time, and yet it was unpredictable as always. I especially enjoyed the historical element of our nations history that is wrapped up in this book.

I couldn't put it down. The characters will "own" you.