Kathryn of South Carolina: A Picnic to Start the War (Civil War Wives)

By J.R. Biery

A PICNIC TO START THE WAR:Kathryn of South CarolinaCivil War Wives Series: Book 3Kathryn Carlton is the daughter of a sea Captain and plantation owner in Charleston, South Carolina. As wild and bold as her father, and dreadfully spoiled, she loves to ride and dance and is sought after by most of the young men.Robert Michelson is the son of a diplomat. Restrained, cultured, and well educated. At the brink of America's first civil war, he is sent by his father and the newly elected President to keep an eye on the defiant state that was the first to secede. His excuse is that he is shopping for a wife to help run the family plantation.As the town prepares to defend their harbor and state, the young men rush to enlist. Robert has arrived and the local girls preparing for their debutante ball are delighted with him, even Kathryn. He seems shocked by the forward girl but is equally drawn to her. Her other suitors are suspicious of the man because he seems immune to the fervor for war and has not enlisted. Their resentment is increased as they try to catch the spy in their midst.As he helps his stodgy Aunt Matilda, he and Kathryn are repeatedly thrown together until the eve of the bombardment begins. The next day, as Kathryn and others gather with picnic baskets to eat supper and watch the cannon balls fly, their first kiss is magical. Robert must decide where his loyalties lie and how he can survive when he leaves this woman behind. Kathryn's family warn her never to see him again. Can enemies dare to love during such a terrible war?

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1978113390
• ISBN13: 9781978113398
• Release Date: October 2017
• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 498 Pages
• Weight: 1.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 1.1" x 6.0"