"strong Civil War tale"
As southern states succeed from the Union like dominos both
sides of the conflict wonder what position will highly
regarded Senator David Campbell take. Two presidents court
the Mississippi representative, but David accepts Lincoln's
offer of advisor on the war council. Before he leaves for
DC, David decides to free his slaves as a symbolic
gesture. Though his daughter Cameron bursts with pride
over her father's courageous actions, his son Grant detests
the destruction of his privileged life. In a drunken ire,
he kills his father, but persuades authorities that an
accident occurred. Grant denies Cameron's insistence that their father was
freeing the slaves because he intends to sell them.
However, Grant fails to recognize his sister's passion for
honoring her father's wishes and see the slaves to safety
and freedom. She persuades Lincoln's escort envoy Jackson
Logan, undercover as a merchant, to help her even though he
broke her heart several years ago. As they journey
together, their love flourishes while they struggle to
survive one harrowing experience after another. Most readers realize that a visit to Rosemary Rogers'
neighborhood is always a sure shot for finding a powerfully
enjoyable novel. Her latest tale, AN HONORABLE MAN, may be
her best as this Civil War tale contains a terrific plot, a
feel for the era, two delightful lead protagonists, a nasty
villain, and a tremendous support cast. Fans of historical
romance will gain much satisfaction with this superior
Americana story. Harriet Klausner
Reviewed by PNR Group Member
Posted November 24, 2002
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The drama and passion of the Civil War explodes to life in
the pages of Rosemary Roger's sweeping, sensual new tale of
love divided . . and conquered. Beautiful, headstrong
Cameron Campbell knows her privileged life as a Mississippi
senator's daughter is about to be shattered. Her fine
Southern family has its share of secrets and scandal, and
as her father decides to stand with the Union, long-held
family rivalries lead to cold-blooded murder. But amidst
the devastation, one honorable man is about to show her the
meaning of love . . .
Six years ago Cameron offered Captain Jackson Logan her
heart -- and he walked away from her. She vowed then never
to let another man hurt her that way. But now, as war
assumes its deadly course, Cameron will be forced to find
an ally in this man she loves to hate . . and hates to
love. A man whose strength and courage will mirror her own
as she stakes a defiant stand against slavery. A man who
will face unimaginable danger by her side and show her the
magic of a rapturous love that comes but once in a lifetime.
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