Christmas at Carnton

Format:

Book (large print)

Title:

Christmas at Carnton

Author:

Alexander, Tamera author

ISBN:

9781683245773

Edition:

Center Point Large Print edition.

Publication:

Thorndike, Maine : Center Point Large Print, 2017.

Physical Description:

287 pages (large print) ; 23 cm

Series title(s):

Carnton series ;

Number in series:

General Note:

Originally published: Thomas Nelson, 2017.

Includes recipes and discussion questions.

Summary:

"Amid war and the fading dream of the Confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of Christmas--and of sacrificial love. Set against the backdrop and history of the Carnton Plantation in Franklin, Tennessee."-- Provided by publisher.

Recently widowed Aletta Prescott and her six-year old son are about to be evicted when she sees an advertisement for the Ladies Aid Society auction. She applies for a position when a chance meeting with a wounded soldier offers another opportunity. Captain Jake Winston, a Confederate sharpshooter, suffered a head wound at the Battle of Chickamauga. As he heals, Jake is ordered to assist with a local Ladies Aid Society auction. Kowtowing to a bunch of "crinolines" isn't his idea of soldiering, but he soon discovers this group of ladies-- one, in particular-- is far more than he bargained for.

Subject(s):

Widows -- Fiction.

Soldiers -- Fiction.

Large type books.

Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction.

Geographic Term:

Tennessee -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction.

Genre:

Holds:

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Library	Call Number	Status
Searching... Salem Main Library	LP Alexander, T.	Searching... Unknown
Searching... Stayton Public Library	LP ALEXANDER Tamera	Searching... Unknown

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Amid war and the fading dream of the Confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of Christmas - and of 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, she discovers an advertisement for the Women's Relief Society auction and applies for a position - only to discover it's 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 Women's Relief Society auction. He respectfully objects. Kowtowing to a bunch of 'crinolines' isn't 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.