The Yankee Widow

Written by Linda Lael Miller

Narrated by Jack Garrett

A richly layered saga is set against the backdrop of the Civil War In The Yankee Widow, gifted storyteller Linda Lael Miller explores the complexities and heartbreak that families experienced as men took up arms to preserve the nation and defend their way of life. Told in a smart, assured and compelling voice, this is the story of Caroline, the young wife and childhood sweetheart of Jacob, who together live on a farm raising their daughter, Rachel, just outside of Gettysburg. When Jacob joins the Northern army to do his duty and help save the Union, no one anticipates he will not return. Caroline gets news that he is wounded and has been taken to Washington, DC, with his regiment, and so she must find her way there and navigate the thousands of other wounded soldiers to find him. Thus begins this novel that focuses on the strong women and men of both sides and both races who sacrificed so much and loved so well during this critical juncture in American history.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: May 7, 2019
• ISBN: 9781980000006

Linda Lael Miller

Linda LaelMiller is a #1 New YorkTimes and USA TODAY bestselling author of morethan one hundred novels. Long passionate about the Civil War buff, she has studied theera avidly and has made many visits to Gettysburg, where she has witnessedreenactments of the legendary clash between North and South. Linda exploresthat turbulent time in The Yankee Widow.

Reviews for The Yankee Widow

[Vickie McAnnally · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It was great! I loved it! Wish it would’ve been longer!

[thebookbabe · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book is wonderful - you get pulled into each character's story immediately. I only hope there will be a sequel or two down the road as the ending begs for one, and I need to know what happens to the daughter.I've been a Linda Lael Miller fan for decades, she has never let me down. Recommend this one to everyone.

[peggy.s · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I have always loved Linda Lael Miller’s books – and this one is no exception. I was thrilled when I found out I won it from GoodReads through their Giveaways program. This is a well-written historical fiction revolving around a young Yankee widow living on a farm just outside of Gettysburg, PA. The characters are believable and likeable – the setting is realistic. There is a lot of history – a little romance – a great combination!Ms. Miller often writes books that are connected by the characters. I hope that she is planning on doing that now. This book tells the story of a young Yankee woman and her connection to two men. A Confederate young woman is introduced in this book who is also connected to the same two men. Her story should be next!

[alekee_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Reading the title of this book we knew that Caroline is a widow, but we also meet her husband, and the realities of this horrible war, a tear is all that he is offering, and your heart breaks a little.Most of this story takes place in Pennsylvania, and we put faces, thanks to the author, to what life might have been like during this horrific time in the history of our country.I was quickly drawn into this story, and was soon hiding in the secret room with those that needed not to be seen.There is also offered up some sweet romance in the trying time, but here you will have to read to the end to see how all of this is pulled together, and see who survives to live on.I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Harlequin, and was not required to give a positive review.