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A spellbinding journey!

Trapped on the battlefield and badly wounded, Pvt. Ransom MacTavish consoles
a dying officer by reading to him the letters of his fiancée,
Elizabeth, a wealthy Charleston lady.

Stranded alone when the officer dies, the only comfort Ransom finds is in
Elizabeth's letters. His has never known words so tender.

When the fever of his wounds takes his mind, Ransom dreams of Elizabeth and
each day he lives, he lives for her.

How far would you go for love?

After the war, although he is penniless, Ransom comes home to South Carolina determined to
win Elizabeth's heart, but soon must compete with a wealthy suitor
while evading a lustful widow and a sheriff with a tendency to shoot
people.

"Why do I have to work so damn hard just so somebody will love
me?"

Ransom's only hope is the bond of a spirited pregnant teenager and the
eccentric wisdom of a crusty Civil War veteran.

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October 7, 2012
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Some Glad Morning has a soul.It positively soars! The vivid detail in painting the life and trials of RansomMacTavish during WWI left me an emotional wreck. Ransom is a quiet, kindSouthern boy that joins the war far too young. The rough yet idealistic life heled up to that point didn't prepare him for the horrors of the war, but withstrength and determination, he survives.

Because of the letters.

Everyone needs something to hold on to during times of heartache and sorrow.Ransom finds his tether to sanity tied to the letters. The words entrance himand as he is surrounded by death and destruction, the love that emanates fromthem keep his mind from breaking.

I cried. I laughed. I felt my own memories of my great-grandfather surface,because only men from that era exhibited the raw strength of character thatRansom does.

Take a step back to a time of real heroes that risked everything for honor andpride.
--AshleyFontainne, internationalbestselling author of Eviscerating the Snake series.

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Some Glad Morning is a strong love story set in the Old South, but it's not a formula romance. There is no sex or bodice ripping. It's the story of a poor boy way out of his element as he seeks the love a wealthy Charleston lady. The writing has a literary feel and, while there is a strong plot, the characters are fully rendered and infinitely memorable.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B009O0X9BE
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blind Tiger Press; 1st edition (October 7, 2012)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 7, 2012
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 561 KB
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Print length ‏ : ‎ 240 pages

Best Sellers Rank: #2,656,938 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store)
- #7 in South Carolina Travel Guides (Kindle Store)
- #1,067 in Southern United States Fiction
- #2,447 in American Historical Romance (Kindle Store)

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Gary C. Horton grew up in South Carolina where his family roots run deep. A former newspaper columnist, Mr. Horton's short fiction has been syndicated by The PEN Syndicated Fiction Project, published in the Sacramento Bee, The Village Advocate and other newspapers, and aired on National Public Radio's "The Sound of Writing."

Guiding principles in Mr. Horton's life and writing were inspired by the late Mel Tolkin who taught the only story that mattered was the story of the human condition and what happens in the human heart.

Mr. Horton is a graduate of Clemson University with a BA in English (class of '83) and a Masters in City and Regional Planning(class of '91).

When he isn't writing, Mr. Horton enjoys backpacking though the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Jane Ryder

Glad, indeed!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 5, 2012

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We know from the first page of Some Glad Morning that Ransom McTavish is a quiet young man with a gentle heart, but as we follow him to the Great War and back - only to discover he's since lost the little he had in the world - then on the road to find love and fortune, we learn that he's determined and strong, as well. An innocent with the soul of a poet he may be, but he's neither stupid nor lazy, and as he encounters people who both help and hinder him on the difficult road to make his mark, his own generosity of spirit wins him far more friends than enemies.

This book is the kind of "quest" novel one finds most often in fantasy: penniless hero must go on the road to find the grail/princess/magic potion that will save the kingdom. What I loved most about it was that instead of dragons and trolls and evil knights, as he travels the hero of Some Glad Morning is battling chronic human stupidity in the form of racism, violence, poverty, greed, and sheer pig-headedness. But in the end more people are inclined to help Ransom on his journey than not, so while it at no time feels unrealistic and there's still plenty of awfulness to go around, ultimately the theme is one of hope and possibility.

Above all, Horton excels at vivid renderings of place and people. You can feel the icy mud in the trench in France and see the wounded and stunned Ransom struggle to ease the suffering of the men dying around him. You can smell the river and the scents of fish and cornbread cooking out of doors, picture Amelia Rose with her hair loosed and the rope wound around her waist as a belt, taste poor Cecil Owens' salvaged moonshine burning your throat. With a never-ending parade of real and fascinating characters - from the Masseys on their farm to Froggy in his shack, from lost waif Caleb to the high-flying Ace Edwards - we get to not just watch Ransom on his travels, but be on the road with him, experiencing it all.

This is one of those stories that reminds you, without being the least bit preachy, that we're all in this journey together. It's a great book for hard times and a wonderful debut novel. I hope to see many more from Mr. Horton!

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Colorfulady

One of the Best Reads EVER!!!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 2, 2015

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I am actually stunned at myself by reading and ENJOYING a book that took me onto a battlefield. I was forced to read the Red Badge of Courage in high school. But in reading Some Glad Morning - being taken onto the battlefield... and Horton TAKES YOU ONTO THE BATTLEFIELD - is essential to this incredible story. Do I call it a love story? To me, that limits it... as a movie Some Glad Morning would not be a chick-flick. It is in no way gender-specific. I don't even know if a movie could capture the pictures Horton's words paint in your mind. Saying I LOVE this book is putting it mildly. It challenges me historically, geographically, and emotionally... "who would I be in this saga? Who are my feelings most partial too?"

Horton is absolutely artistic, his words paint in a way that stimulates ALL of your senses. His characters spring to life from his very first chapter and take a place in your mind and heart. You KNOW THESE PEOPLE... they are not buried on flat pages but take on a flesh and blood role to you. I will be reading more from Mr. Horton.

Some Glad Morning is to be shared and discussed... so that's what I'm doing. Another order will go out today!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 22, 2013

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I downloaded this book through a free Kindle promotion deal, and I found it to be a good summer read. I could feel the essence of the south, and the character of Ransom is richly fleshed out and characterized. I would have given this book 5 stars, but I found myself sometimes rushing through sections because they seemed slow and I needed a little less description and more movement towards the climax. I also had a little bit of a difficult time with the birth scene, because, being a Labor & Delivery nurse it was implausible that anyone nearing the end of childbirth would hold off until she was married (usually nature just takes it's course, and it is an unstoppable force). But, overall, this is a really well put together book, and I congratulate the author on his premiere effort.

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Bill

Outstanding.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 12, 2013

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I learned of this book when I googled to find writers that are similar to Ron Rash. I was directed to youtube where there is what amounts to a commercial advertising the book. I figured for $2.99 it was worth a shot. To my pleasant surprise this is one fantastic book. Is it like Rash? I don't know and it doesn't matter because this story and writer stand on their own. This is some of the best writing and storytelling I've read in a long, long time. I hope the author is working on something new because I can't wait to read his next book. Do yourself a favor and read this book!

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GDeCarlo

Great read!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2013

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I really enjoyed this story. The author takes you along on an exciting journey full of unexpected twists and many interesting characters. Mr. Horton has a gift for detail and gives his characters depth with a vivid description of their environment. He does a great job of transporting the reader into a different time and place. Before long, you're right there with the main character, Ransom, yet rooting for the underdog and love that even a cynic like myself finds believable. This is the kind of book that lingers in your soul.

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E Kimbrell

Delightful reading!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 24, 2018

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I liked the descriptions - of people and places. You feel that you are actually in the location and can feel what the characters feel. I'm hoping to see that the author has continued this story in another book. E. Kimbrell

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on April 30, 2015

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I loved this story! It played out as a movie in my mind. I could truly picture each character and was rooting for Ransom and Amelia Rose throughout the book and was a little sad when it ended. Will definitely read more by Gary Horton. Well worth the read!

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Wished there was a sequel! Wonderful read!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 5, 2023

I received this book as a gift from my sister at Christmas. Growing up in the South, I could picture this story in my head as I read along. An easy but interesting read that left me wanting more and more. I would be spectacular to have a sequel to see how the lives of the characters continue!

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V. Madison

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED TO MY FELLOW READERS

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 30, 2012

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This is a solid read for all of us who enjoy a good page turner. The main character, Ransom, is a likeable young man who finds himself fighting in the first world war. As his lieutenant lies dying, Ransom reads the love letters that "Elizabeth" has written to the fatal man. His lieutenant dies and Ransom is alone. As he has nothing left but the letters to soothe him, Ransom can't help but fall in love with this enigmatic and gorgeous girl that he can never have.

The book does an excellent job of weaving romance, history and even suspense into this good piece of fiction. The war and war aftermath are handled with a respectful knowledge of history. Several of the secondary characters are fleshed out to add background humour and wisdom to the plot. I especially like the character of Amelia Rose -- she may be the most sensible of the bunch! If you are looking for some fresh literature to enjoy, I highly recommend this read.

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