Summer reading, Day 7

Today we meet Private Calvin Mitchell - a female soldier during the Civil War in Marian Baay's Civil  War romance, "The Officer's Daughter," volume 2 of Murray Pura's Let Freedom Ring series:

From author Marian Baay: "I invited Private Calvin Mitchell for a cup of tea and a nice little chat. It may surprise you that this private is not a man but a woman. In 1864, women were not allowed to fight in the war between the States – but Calvin did. She has tried hard to keep her true gender a secret, but the captain of her company found out." Continue reading . . .

Book Description

Nashville, 1864. Canadian Andrew Burns is captain in the 10th Minnesota Infantry. One day he discovers that one of the privates in his company is a woman, dressed like a man. When he gets to know the woman behind the male facade he falls in love with her and promises to keep her secret.

Together with Corporal Dean, Private Calvin Mitchell is sent on an errand in the hills south of Nashville where the Confederate army is gathering and preparing for the upcoming battle. When two days later only Corporal Dean returns and tells a story that Private Mitchell is killed, Andrew becomes anxious. He is the only one who knows that Calvin Mitchell is a woman and he is determined to find her—dead or alive.

Publication Date: May 29, 2014

 

Summer Reading Blog Tour Schedule:

Monday  July 14 - Ruth L. Snyder  http://ruthlsnyder.com

Tuesday  July 15 - Cindy Noonan http://CindyNoonan.com

Wednesday  July 16 - Mishael Witty  http://bluebrownbooks.com/

Thursday  July 17 - Michele Huey  http://michelethuey.com/

Friday  July 18 - Patti J. Smith  http://gridirongrannyfootballfanatic.blogspot.com/

Saturday  July 19 - Amber Schamel  http://amberschamel.blogspot.com/

Sunday  July 20 - Mark Carver   http://www.markcarverbooks.com

Monday  July 21 - Marian Baay  http://marianbaay.blogspot.nl/

Tuesday  July 22 - Jen Cudmore  www.jencudmore.com

Wednesday  July 23 - Tracy Krauss  http://www.tracykraussexpressionexpress.com/

Thursday  July 24 - Marcia Laycock http://marcialeelaycock.com/thespur/

Friday  July 25 - Joy Davis  www.joyrossdavis.com

Saturday  July 26 - Travis Perry http://travissbigidea.blogspot.com/

Sunday  July 27 - Mark Venturini  http://markventurinijourney.blogspot.ca/

Monday  July 28 – Iola Kirkwood  http://iokirkwood.com/

Tuesday  July 29 – Marsha Hubler  http://marshahubler.wordpress.com

Summer reading, Day 6

Today we meet Samuel Adams, the patriotic hero and signer of the Declaration of Independence in Vol. 2 of the series The Declaration of Independence. Here's an excerpt of :author Amber Schamel's interview of this historical character:

What one word best describes you?
If you ask the Governor, I'm hot headed and troublesome. But if you ask me, I am passionate and Patriotic. I am also known to be a speech maker, as you probably guessed at this long reply to your question.

Click here to learn how he became involved in the American Revolution.




Best selling author Amber Schamel writes riveting stories that bring HIStory to life. She has a passion for history, books and her Savior. This combination results in what her readers call "historical fiction at its finest". A homeschool graduate from a family of 12 children, Amber found her calling early in life. First published at age 21, she has continued to hone her craft and was honored to be a judge of this year's ACFW Genesis contest. Between ministry, family and working in their family businesses, Amber loves to connect with readers. Visit her blog to read more about her.