A Time of War, and A time of Peace

By L.M. Hopson

Book Two of the BLEST BE THE TIES Trilogy: A TIME of WAR, AND A TIME of PEACE. As the American Civil War drags on and Virginia becomes a desecrated graveyard, the "ties that bind" the Graham family with those they love are threatened with dissolution. Winchester continues to be battered along with Pastor Paul Graham and his church - bruised but not yet broken. Davy Graham is broken . . . physically, emotionally, and spiritually, despite his father's fervent prayers - heard, but not answered. Abby Graham escapes from the brutalities of war by going North to teach - safe . . . but discovers her heart still lies "somewhere between Maryland and Virginia." Ben Graham, chaplain for the Richmond Grays, still marching with his men to provide spiritual encouragement and comfort - consoling but in desperate need of consolation. Harry Graham is content within the hallowed halls of academic and spiritual "Mecca of Presbyterianism". . . until his sister's unexpected arrival - gratified in his moral superiority but not, he discovers, ad infinitum. Rosie Lafay, prostitute at the local roadhouse, is satisfied with the security of her situation and the added bonuses provided by Davy Graham... until Jesus "calls her name" - called but yet hesitant to respond. And Edmund Claiborne, still grieving the death of his general, his best friend, the Stonewall Brigade, and now the burning of the Virginia Military Institute, continues to struggle with loss of Abby and the sense of the war's futility - faithful in his duty but emotionally dispirited. Commander General Robert E. Lee would accept the terms of surrender at Appomattox Courthouse in April 1865, but the costs of the war would be beyond calculation - beyond imagination. The war and slavery may end, but - how can a nation that lost so much blood survive? Many questions will arise: can there ever be peace? How can there be peace, either external or internal, in the wake of such ruthless violence and devastating losses? Can the loose bonds retain their strength and hold them together . . . in spite of it all?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08NF32BP7
• ISBN13: 9798563999268
• Release Date: November 2020
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"