Courting Freedom - Paperback

by Ellyn M. Baker (Author)

It is 1861. Torn between duty and desire, Emilie Prescott and her family dare to uproot their Southern life and try anew in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. A storm is brewing in this gripping tale that leads up to one of the deadliest wars the United States has ever fought--The American Civil War.
Discover a love story wrapped in a banner of patriotism, as Emilie is pursued by two eligible bachelors; one she despises and the other she can't resist. Experience the falling away of society's shackles in this multipoint retelling of the emancipated slaves who follow in the Prescotts' footsteps. Join the ranks of the Union and Confederate soldiers as they fight to protect the legacy of their forefathers. The time to court freedom is now.