Christmas at Carnton: A Novella by Tamera Alexander (English) Paperback Book

Description: Christmas at Carnton by Tamera Alexander Amid war and the fading dream of the Confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of Christmas---and sacrificial love. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "This tender love story between two wounded people whom God brings together for healing is a book readers will enjoy anytime—but especially at Christmas!" —Francine Rivers, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the WindAmid war and the fading dream of the Confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of Christmas—and sacrificial love.Recently widowed, Aletta Prescott struggles to hold life together for herself and her six-year-old son. With the bank threatening to evict them, she discovers an advertisement for the Womens Relief Society auction and applies for a position—only to discover its been filled. Then a chance meeting with a wounded soldier offers another opportunity—and friendship. But can Aletta trust this manCaptain Jake Winston, a revered Confederate sharpshooter, suffered a head wound at the Battle of Chickamauga. When doctors deliver their diagnosis, Jake fears losing not only his greatest skill but his very identity. As he heals, Jake is ordered to assist with a local Womens Relief Society auction. He respectfully objects. Kowtowing to a bunch of "crinolines" isnt his idea of soldiering. But orders are orders, and he soon discovers this group of ladies—one, in particular—is far more than he bargained for.Set against the backdrop and history of the Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas at Carnton is a story of hope renewed and faith restored at Christmas. Author Biography Tamera Alexander is a USA Today bestselling novelist whose works have been awarded and nominated for numerous industry-leading honors, including the Christy Award (two-time winner, seven-time finalist), the RITA Award (two-time winner, four-time finalist), the Carol Award, the Maggie Award, the Booksellers Best Award, and Library Journals top distinction, among others. After seventeen years in Colorado, Tamera and her husband now reside in Nashville, Tennessee, where they live a short distance from Belmont Mansion and Belle Meade Plantation, the setting of Tameras two USA Today bestselling Southern series. Review Alexander brings us yet another amazing read. If you have read her before, this novel does not disappoint...The reader will be sucked into this page-turner and experience the emotion that the characters are feeling. You wont want to miss this novella. * RT Book Reviews, 4 stars *Christmas at Carnton is a tale of emotional highs and lows that allow readers to experience the joy, sorrow, and hopes of women in a southern town surrounded by war, as well as witnessing the daily struggles of men who must come to grip with life-altering wounds. * Historical Novels Review * Long Description "This tender love story between two wounded people whom God brings together for healing is a book readers will enjoy anytime--but especially at Christmas!" --Francine Rivers, New York Times bestselling author of Redeeming Love and A Voice in the Wind Amid war and the fading dream of the Confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of Christmas--and sacrificial love. Recently widowed, Aletta Prescott struggles to hold life together for herself and her six-year-old son. With the bank threatening to evict them, she discovers an advertisement for the Womens Relief Society auction and applies for a position--only to discover its been filled. Then a chance meeting with a wounded soldier offers another opportunity--and friendship. But can Aletta trust this man? Captain Jake Winston, a revered Confederate sharpshooter, suffered a head wound at the Battle of Chickamauga. When doctors deliver their diagnosis, Jake fears losing not only his greatest skill but his very identity. As he heals, Jake is ordered to assist with a local Womens Relief Society auction. He respectfully objects. Kowtowing to a bunch of "crinolines" isnt his idea of soldiering. But orders are orders, and he soon discovers this group of ladies--one, in particular--is far more than he bargained for. Set against the backdrop and history of the Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee, Christmas at Carnton is a story of hope renewed and faith restored at Christmas. Review Quote Alexander brings us yet another amazing read. If you have read her before, this novel does not disappointand hellip;The reader will be sucked into this page-turner and experience the emotion that the characters are feeling. You wont want to miss this novella. Details ISBN0785222928 Author Tamera Alexander Pages 272 Publisher Thomas Nelson Publishers Year 2018 ISBN-10 0785222928 ISBN-13 9780785222927 Format Paperback Series The Carnton Series Imprint Thomas Nelson Publishers Subtitle A Novella Place of Publication Nashville Country of Publication United States DEWEY 813/.6 Short Title Christmas at Carnton Language English Publication Date 2018-11-01 UK Release Date 2018-11-01 US Release Date 2018-11-01 Alternative 9780310293248 Audience General AU Release Date 2019-02-21 NZ Release Date 2019-02-21 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. 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