In The Shadow Of Glory

By Julie Duffy

He was fighting to keep the young United States from tearing itself apart. For the first time in his life, he had found his place. So why had Robert had to find Annie, at exactly the same moment?
Torn between his love and his duty, will Robert find the courage to follow his heart?

Based on the true story of Robert Gould Shaw, Colonel of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, who led the famous charge on Fort Wagner, leading the army's first unit of free African American soldiers.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Julie Duffy
• Release date: Jul 19, 2013

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In The Shadow of Glory

By Julie Duffy

In The Shadow of Glory

Julie Duffy

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In The Shadow Of Glory

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In The Shadow Of Glory

Good morning, my darling.

For a moment, he could tell, she was lost in that semi-sleep state, not knowing where she was or what this man was doing in her bedroom. Sitting bolt upright the young woman clutched the covers to her chest, blinking away sleep. He watched the blood rush to her face as she remembered.

Four days a married woman, he said. And still she blushes to find me in her bed.

But, sir, the young woman smiled, recovery quickly. How do I know it's you, the man I married? You could be any stranger in my bed, in this dim light.

I could prove it to you, he said, throatily, leaning in for a kiss, but Annie pushed him away with a laugh.

Prove it by telling me again the story of how you met the President.

The young man sat back on the bed and cocked his head to the side.

Mrs. Shaw, I swear you only married me in order to have the right to demand that story at the drop of a hat.

"Well, don't