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"Jocelyn Green’s of Richmond is an enthralling tale of espionage with splashes of the intense hardships precipitated
by war. Green continues to pen life into indomitable females who capture our hearts and imaginations. This novel, her
fourth book in the Heroines Behind the Lines Series, revolves around Ms. Sophie Kent.
The only thing that Sophie Kent desires more than and end to the fighting is a Union victory that would guarantee the
end of slavery. Her unwavering commitment to this basic human right draws her into a secret network of information
gathering Union loyalists. In order to obtain critical intelligence, she sacrifices her reputation, risking her
heart and her very life. Sophie wonders if God will forgive her deception if it benefits the greater good.
I thoroughly enjoy Green’s novelistic prose. I especially liked how scriptures sprung to the minds of her core
characters as the faced hardships - this seemed neither preachy nor forced. Excitement and anticipation gripped me as
the cast traversed the Underground Railroad, endured the squalor of Confederate prisons, passed secret messages, and
avoided pitfalls. All the while, Green’s character dialogue and inner musings flowed seamlessly.
As in her previous novel, Yankee in Atlanta, Green does not skirt around difficult subjects. She gives voice to the
issues of mental illness, racial prejudice, starvation, cruelty, and wavering faith. Yankee in Atlanta readers will
encounter a familiar person who I loathed through both books (by design, I’m sure). Don’t fret, if you missed the
previous book in the series you will find that this book can stand fine on it’s own.
of Richmond is a tour de force of Civil War Era historical fiction. A tremendous testimony to the resilience of the
human spirit and the power of faith. I give it 5/5 stars."
Reviewd by Amanda Geaney, Dec 2, 2014
"Thanks to Netgalley and Publishers for a copy of this book
I preordered this book as soon as I was able to. And the only reason I requested it on netgalley was because I am too
impatient to wait until March to read it!
I actually read the second book in this series first, and LOVING it, I read the first and the third as soon as it was
released. I love historical fiction set during the Civil War and I have loved this series especially because it focused
on the females who lived and survived the Civil War. This series is just as good as Lynn Austin's Civil War series. And
those are some of my all time favorite books.
As in the previous books, Green does a marvelous job weaving historical facts into the story. I felt like I was in the
tunnels under Libby Prison digging a way out! I was so wrapped up I was horrified and saddened when Richmond burned and
rode the rollercoaster of emotions as the end of a horrible war drew near with the Sophie and Bella. I loved reading
more about Libby and Silas and Charlotte and Dr. Lansing. Even Noah and Caitlin had a part in this story And it all
flowed together. This book and the Widow of Gettysburg are my two favorites of the series. Highly recommended for
history lovers and anyone interested in learning more about the Civil War."
Reviewed by Katie Melton, Dec 20, 2014
"This is the fourth book in Jocelyn Green’s Heroines Behind the Lines Civil War series. Although I have only read the
first so far, this story is complete and is enjoyable without previously reading the others. It is historical fiction
based on the rings that flourished in Richmond during the Civil War.
Sophia Kent is a southern belle who is appalled by the injustice that she sees being endured by both the slaves in the
South and the Union soldiers at Libby Prison. Thwarted by her her in her attempt to release her personal slaves, she
treats them with kindness and compassion. Horrified by the lack of good food and the filth and cruelty suffered by the
Union prisoners, she devises a way to get food to them. Still, she wants to do more and it becomes apparent that the
only way for this to end is the Civil War must conclude with a northern victory. She is enlisted by Elizabeth Van Lew
along with others in a dangerous ring of espionage that keeps her one step away from the hangman’s noose.
I enjoyed the thought provoking, moral dilemmas that the author presented. The characters must make difficult choices
that put their lives and their loved ones in danger. It tests their faith as they learn to lean on God. She weaves a
believable story with credible characters and historical facts to make a delightful book to curl up with. Don’t pass up
this or the rest of the series."
Reviewed by Diane Moyle, Oct 20, 2014
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of Richmond is meticulously researched historical fiction that shares the struggles, courage, fears, and faith of
ordinary citizens who lived in extraordinary times. Jocelyn is a master at weaving historical facts into her novels so
the reader is simultaneously educated and entertained. A captivating story that brings history to life.
—Jessica James, author of Noble Cause and two-time winner of the John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction
A spellbinding story, told with historical veracity, about loyal Unionists who risk everything for their country in the
heart of the Confederacy. Once be, of Richmond is nearly impossible to put down.
—Joseph Wheelan, author of Libby Prison Breakout: The Daring Escape from the Notorious Civil War Prison
The of Richmond is richly peppered with descriptions and details of Confederate Richmond as it feels the strains of
the last two years of the Civil War. Tensions in the city come to life through characters, both Northern and Southern,
grasping for hope and survival. Sophie’s desire to do what is right and morally humane in the face of the terrors of war
is applaudable. It’s inspiring to see how one woman’s sacrifice could impact the freedom of so many.
—Karen A. Chase, Church Hill Association, Richmond, Virginia
Praise for Wedded to War (Book 1)*
*2013 Christy Award Finalist (Historical Fiction and First Novel categories)
With stirring detail and a firm grasp of the historical background, this novel totally engages the reader and shows the
difficulties women encounter as they strive to serve the Union and make unconventional choices.
—Carol Kammen, editorial writer for History News and Tompkins County (N.Y.) historian
The research behind thisshines. Green’s descriptions of the first hospitals, the horrors of battlefield medicine, and
the extraordinary courage and vision of the women who took on this challenge carry the whole book. For this alone it’s
worth the read.
—Historical Novel Society
Praise for Widow of Gettysburg (Book 2)
With equal as history, romance, and mystery, Jocelyn Green writes with heart-stopping detail, crafting a story that
resonates on every page. Highly recommended!
—Laura Frantz, author of Love’s Reckoning
Amazing . . . Green gives a voice to the women and children of the Civil War and skillfully shares theirs struggles.
—RT Reviews, 4.5 out of 4.5 stars and named a TOP PICK
Jocelyn Green does a masterful job juggling the different storylines that parallel Liberty's life experiences, creating
an urgent desire to continue reading from one cover to the other . . . A compelling, realistic rendition of a woman’s
life during the Civil War.
—CBA Retailers+ Resources
Praise for Yankee in Atlanta (Book 3)
Green has written a rare Civil War novel that hits no false historical notes. In a cruel and violent time that divided
loyalties, families, and hearts, Green’s heroines’ enduring courage, compassion, and mercy show the wellspring from
which a renewed nation could emerge from the fires of war.
—Marc Wortman, PhD, author, The Bonfire: The Siege and Burning of Atlanta
Rarely have I read a novel that so envelops you into the excitement and intrigue of 1864 Atlanta. With passion, courage,
and accuracy, Yankee in Atlanta hits the mark. A must-read for all historians and romantics alike!
—Amy Reed, curator of Exhibits and Educational Programming, Marietta Museum of History, Marietta, Georgia
Move over, lett O’Hara. Yankee in Atlanta mixes grit and grace in ways that transcend stereotypes and tug at your
heart. A terrific must-read.
—Jane Hampton Cook, historian and author of Pulitzer-nominated American Phoenix
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