Book Review: To Win Her Favor by Tamera Alexander
by Sandra Ardoin A gifted rider in a world where ladies never race, Maggie Linden is determined that her horse will become a champion. But the one man who could help her has vowed to stay away from thoroughbred racing forever.…
Book Review: The Last Heiress by Mary Ellis
She crossed the sea to save a legacy … finding love was not part of her plan. The Last Heiress is part of the Civil War Heroines series by Mary Ellis, but stands alone. It’s my favorite of the three…
Historical Flavor: The Rebel Yell
#History #CivilWar #Writing During the Civil War, the Confederates used a psychological and morale-boosting weapon that struck fear in the hearts of the enemy—the Rebel Yell. There is no common agreement as to the source of the yell. Some say…
Historical Flavors: 1875 July 4th Celebration in Atlanta
In 1875, Georgia’s Atlanta Herald put together a pamphlet about that year’s Independence Day celebration. Inside, they included articles they had published about the schedule and letters from notables who were invited. During the ten years after the war, celebrating…