The Yankee Widow: A Novel

Ms. Miller’s finest! I learned so much about the Civil War, and the characters were so interesting and well drawn. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves historical romance, without the gratuitous sexuality and filthy talk. A wholesome, finally drawn novel of suspense, historical significance, and wonderful endings.

One of the best books I have read in a long time. I was not partially interested in the civil war but learned a lot. I could not put the book down.

Caroline Hammond's husband Jacob is wounded at Chancellorsville, where he fought on the Union side. He has a brief moment while on the field with Southern officer Bridger Winslow, and Caroline meets Rogan McBride, a Union officer, in Washington, where she goes to find Jacob. Bridger and Rogan are best friends, fighting on opposite sides and dreading the day they'll meet in battle. Caroline brings Jacob's body home to their farm in Gettysburg, and Caroline, Rogan, and Bridger meet again in July during the famous battle. There's also a nice subplot with Enoch, the ex-slave who works for the Hammonds and Jubie, a pregnant escaped slave. Ms. Miller writes with good historical detail about the days leading to the battle and the aftermath. There are also interesting snippets about life on a Pennsylvania farm in the Civil War period.

Such a well written book, a great story of the Civil War. I couldn’t put it down. I’m not going to give it away, but it’s a great story. It was refreshing to read a book that didn’t have the F bomb in it. I recommend this book to all my friends

I’m a picky reader. I don’t like predictable storylines. Corny plots stink. Larry McMurtry is my favorite author. With all of that being said, The Yankee Widow is a great read. I didn’t know how the book would end. I was not sure what would be the cause/effect relationship considering character situations. The final line made me smile.

This author's bio says she has studied the civil war for decades. I also study the civil war and Gettysburg. Uncomfortable civilian experiences and historical facts abound. The first half of the book I read along with more recent Gettysburg subject history books. Dreaded some parts that turned out better than expected in the fictional story. The romance story was disappointing. The Northern female has strong opinions at the start. But she leaves her land, grandmother and her buried husband for an enemy suitor who she knew very briefly and one lustful kiss. She told the Union suitor she wanted no romantic involvement with men. The writer seemed to insert Lost Cause sentiments towards rebel leaders and disparaged union leaders. I've read this author's western fiction for decades but not for years now. I got this book recently since it was about Gettysburg. It covered real history with some bias. The writer only disclosed the bad character of the male winner to the reader, not to the female character.

I loved this book. It has so many descriptions of the devastation of the civil war and the bravery of the people involved. You feel like you are a part of it without having to go through the harsh realities. It is also a good love story for more than one couple. I hope there is a sequel!

This was a heavy book to read as it covered a very difficult time in our nation’s history. I felt like the author did a good job conveying the hardship, loss and disillusionment people must have experienced. I was, however, disappointed in the romance. It felt rushed and underdeveloped. It left me feeling unsatisfied.

I loved The Yankee Widow by Linda Lael Miller, I gave her book 5 big stars, I really enjoy reading Civil War historical fiction and I don't mind a story with a little romance. The book begins in Pennsylvania during the war, when Caroline Hammond is notified her husband Jacob has been wounded, she leaves her farm and travels on her own by train to find out what happened to him, is he dead or alive? This begins the story about Caroline, her husband Jacob and their daughter Rachel. Caroline lives in near Gettysburg, prior to, during and after the famous battle. You're soon reading about the terrible battle at Gettysburg, how it effected the soldiers on both sides and the local people. Linda Lael Miller writing style has you engaged in the story, you care deeply about the character's and what happens to them! Caroline's hired hand Enoch, a escaped pregnant slave called Jubie, a Yankee soldier called Rogan McBride and his best friend Bridger Winslow he's a Confederate officer. Later in the book his young sister Amalie Winslow is mentioned and she's living alone at the family plantation in Georgia. I'm sure there will be another book to follow about Amalie experiences during the war and I can't wait to read it!

Oh my, loved it and I sure am hoping there’s a sequel!!!Caroline travels during the war to Find her husband or his body to bring home. She arrives just before His passing and takes his body home. She meets Rogan who shows up at her farm later

Enjoyed from start to finish hope that there will be more with the secondary character.