December 1, 2020
Cadence Piper has always struggled to prove herself. When she was a child, her family was told that her stuttering indicated a simple mind. Since then, Cadence has sought validation and worth, especially from her widower father. Now that she's living in Washington, D.C., at the beginning of the Civil War, she has the opportunity to work as a hospital nurse. Cadence's loving care of the wounded soldiers and her beautiful singing voice comfort all around her and capture the attention of Dr. Joshua Ivy. As their work takes them from the city to battlefield hospitals, their attraction grows despite their dire circumstances. But Joshua holds dangerous secrets and soon he and Cadence are being hunted by a vile secret society obsessed with their demise. Based on true events, Johnson's captivating mixture of romance, history, suspense, and mystery will thrill readers. Cadence's spirit of perseverance and courageous interactions with historical figures Fanny Crosby, Dorothea Dix, and the infamous John Wilkes Booth will make readers cheer, as will Joshua's abolitionist work. A poignant tale of the past that's perfect for our times.
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