Uncle Fitz’ . . . views on war had not changed since he had taken to the mountains to escape the war with Mexico in the 1840s, and in fact they had deepened: never had the Fenns owned a single slave, and if the Southern states wanted to leave the Union, that was their business; Fitz would take no sides in this pissing contest over the Mason-Dixon Line between ungainly Abe Lincoln and tired old Jeff Davis. But if he stayed in Cass County, he was afraid somebody would choose his sides for him, as they had done for poor Zachary.
Those sentences are from Sons of Fire by Max McCoy. It’s set along an area near where I lived for many years. Historically speaking, I’m learning a lot. Using the same book, I’ll answer this question:
Where am I? I’m on the border of the new states of Kansas and Missouri. I’m with a family, the Fenns, who have three sons. Their reactions to the Civil War are different yet alike. It’s a gripping tale that feels so realistic of the times.
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Historical novels are always great to read. Here’s my teaser
Kansas was truly the epicenter of the action pre-Civil War. This should be a really interesting read!
What a lot of detail is packed into those sentences! Very informative.
Mine is here:
http://laurel-rain-snow.blogspot.com/2009/12/teaser-tuesdays.html
Very interesting, nice one. Here’s my teaser.
That’s an interesting teaser – I’ll have to check the book out. Thanks!
Here’s my teaser. It’s about the history of the Triads and it’s posted at my brand new website!
Wow, sounds like a must-read! My TT: http://www.rundpinne.com/2009/12/possibility-teaser-tuesdays.html
Hi Margot,
Sounds like a great book! I love reading about the Civil War, I’ll have to check that one out. Mine is posted at my place, Just Books. Have a great day!!
Sherrie
Just Books
Sounds like a good one. Great teaser! I’ve always been interested in that period of American history, but it was such an awful war.
Very cool time period….can’t wait to hear your final thoughts on this one!
This sounds like a great book. I look forward to seeing what you think of it. And hearing more about where you grew up
Indifference in the Civil War is a tough thing to portray and is an important part of the record. Even now those words are relatable though – not wanting someone to choose sides for you so best to get out of Dodge.
I love books set in the Civil War. This one is new to me.