The Yankee Widow

Set in the midst of the American Civil War, The Yankee Widow follows Caroline Moore, a young woman whose life is upended when her husband, Jacob, enlists in the Union army. Left to manage their family farm in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and care for their young daughter, Caroline faces the harsh realities of a country divided. When Jacob is killed in battle, Caroline must navigate the profound grief of widowhood while the war literally arrives at her doorstep during the Battle of Gettysburg. As she struggles to maintain her farm and protect her family, she finds her strength tested and her heart opened in unexpected ways, eventually encountering a wounded soldier who challenges her perspective on love and sacrifice. Linda Lael Miller delivers a powerful story of resilience, courage, and the enduring human spirit during one of the darkest periods in American history.

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