Civil War Historical Fiction Makes a Compelling Read

Set against the backdrop of San Antonio, Texas, during the Civil War, heroine Quenby Martin has just arrived with her family from the mission field in Africa. Quen is too smart and outspoken to be satisfied with being an average homemaker. She is quite sure “in case in point” that the world around her wants her help and vast knowledge whether they know it yet or not. Quen soon realizes, however, the town is awash with secrets that may be beyond her experience, including that of the most respected widow in town who has taken Quen under her wing. But Quen has her own secrets and challenges she must overcome. Will she adjust to a life outside of the mission field where she was raised and needed? Will she become the young woman her parents expect her to be and make them proud? Can she resist a certain young farmer she finds herself attracted to? Can she succeed in helping slaves escape through the Underground Railroad without getting caught, or worse, captured by the bounty hunter set on having her? And most importantly, will her faith remain shaken, or can she find the redemption and acceptance she desperately needs? The answers to these questions keep the reader turning the pages as one unexpected event follows another. From flavored butter to hairsbreadth escapes, Paula Peckham demonstrates her storytelling abilities through the depth of her characters whom readers will find engaging and compelling. This is an unexpected read for any fan of historical fiction and especially those who love Texas fiction.