ABOUT THE BOOK
What can a woman–a mere governess–do against the scourge of slavery?
Elizabeth “Lizzie” Clouston’s quietly held principles oppose those of the Southern Cause–but when forty thousand soldiers converge on the fields of Franklin, Tennessee, the war demands an answer. The Carnton home, where she is governess, is commandeered as a Confederate hospital; and Lizzie must summon fortitude to assist the military doctor with surgeries that determine life or death–even as she fears for the life of Towny, her fiancé and lifelong friend.
A young soldier’s dying words convey an urgent message that Lizzie promises to deliver, yet she knows little more than the boy’s first name. That same night, decorated Mississippi sharpshooter Captain Roland Ward Jones extracts a different promise from Lizzie: that she intervene should the surgeon decide to amputate. Even if it costs him his life.
Lizzie is nothing if not a woman of her word, earning the soldiers’ respect as she tends the wounded convalescing within Carnton’s walls. None is more admiring than Captain Jones, who doesn’t realize she is already pledged to another. But Captain Jones holds secrets of his own, which prove costly for Lizzie. Because a betrothed woman shouldn’t harbor feelings for a man other than her intended. Especially not when that man is a slave owner.
When Towny vanishes after a crushing battle in Nashville, Lizzie must confront the costs of war. And torn between love, principles, and promises made, she struggles to be true to her own heart while standing for what she knows is right–no matter the cost.
From the pages of history and the personal accounts of those who endured the Battle of Franklin, Tamera Alexander weaves the real-life love letters between Captain Roland Ward Jones and Miss Elizabeth Clouston into a story of unlikely romance first kindled amid the shadows of war.
“Tamera Alexander takes us to the Civil War battlefield with a vivid yet sensitive portrayal of war and its aftermath. With warmth and grace, she shows us hope and faith at work in the midst of suffering. The beautifully-drawn characters and rich history in With This Pledge work seamlessly to demonstrate that Christ’s love and romantic love can triumph even in our darkest moments.”–Lynn Austin, bestselling author of Legacy of Mercy
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Release Date: January 8, 2019
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MY REVIEW
I have been eager to see where Tamera Alexander’s Carnton-based series would go since reading Christmas in Carnton. Now that I’ve had a chance to get my hands on With This Pledge, let me tell you, it does not disappoint.
Rooted in historical accounts following the Battle of Franklin, the conflict, the tension, the turmoil and yes, the romance of the Civil War era come exquisitely to life in the pages of Alexander’s book. With vivid description and detail, I felt transported through time, experiencing all the action and drama alongside the main characters, Elizabeth Clouston and Captain Roland Ward Jones. The experience is heart wrenching, but paired well with uplifting moments of hope and love.
If you love historical fiction, check out With This Pledge. I absolutely loved it and highly recommend it.
★★★★★
Thanks to TLC Book Tours, I received a complimentary copy of With This Pledge and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.
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