The Sword

The War Between the States Becomes a Battle for Life. . .and for Love.

James Ewell Brown Stuart is a brawny soldier with a big heart for young Flora Cooke. Flora is a dainty officer’s daughter who can’t believe she’s falling for any man so quickly. But their love was meant to be. . .until the Civil War forces Jeb to leave his young family for the fields of battle, and both his life and love are at stake.

“Reckless” describes the life of well-to-do Clay Tremayne—a world of gambling and chasing women. Then one disastrous night, Clay nearly becomes a casualty of his own wild ways except for the kindness of a traveling peddler and a beautiful Cajun lady. As the United States erupts into war, Clay joins southern forces under General Stuart hoping to redeem himself, but he soon discovers the pain of battle. . .and of winning the affection of wary Chantel Fortier.

Will a war that tears a country apart sever the bonds of love?