I Shall Be Near to You
Books | Fiction / Historical / Civil War Era
3.6
Erin Lindsay McCabe
An extraordinary novel about a strong-willed woman who disguises herself as a man in order to fight beside her husband in the Civil War.Rosetta doesn't want her new husband, Jeremiah, to enlist, but he joins up, hoping to make enough money that they'll be able to afford their own farm someday. When Jeremiah leaves, Rosetta decides her true place is by his side, no matter what that means, and follows him into war.Rich with historical details and inspired by the many women who fought in the Civil War while disguised as men, I Shall Be Near To You is a courageous adventure, a woman's search for meaning and individuality, and a poignant story of enduring love.
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Author
Erin Lindsay McCabe
Pages
336
Publisher
Crown
Published Date
2014-09-02
ISBN
0804137749 9780804137744
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"A historical fiction novel set during the Civil War, this book dives headfirst into the heartache of war. I enjoyed that this book was told from Rosalyn‘s point of view because the reader experiences her unwavering love for Jeremiah as well as her conflicting emotions. However, there isn’t much else that stands out about the book. It was exactly what I thought it would be and forgettable. If you are looking for a historical fiction book not about World War II and not as sad as a Kristin Hannah book, then I would recommend this one. Overall, the book was good not great; sad but not heart wrenching; and compelling but not riveting. 3/5."
Olivia Denning