by Mary Ellis
5. Nothing goes right for General Downing in terms of courting Madeline. Why is it so easy for Major Henry to thwart his efforts and why would he choose to do so?
6. Madeline finds herself a spy quite by accident. How does living with the Duncans allow access to sensitive military intelligence?
7. Despite being the enemy, Colonel Haywood is a hard man to resist. What qualities make him so appealing?
8. The upper-class citizens of Richmond attempt to carry on as normal, despite the war creating privation among the poor and working class. How is that possible?
9. Why does Madeline participate in holiday festivities if her heart is with General Downing?
10. How does having a fishing boat make Captain George effective as a spy?
11. Madeline’s visit to Culpeper to see General Downing cements their relationship. Why does she choose to return to Richmond?
12. Colonel Haywood endeavors to restore Madeline’s reputation even if it jeopardizes his own. Why would he go to such lengths when she’s in love with someone else?
13. What makes Kathleen O’Toole so determined to undermine Madeline?
14. Why is Aunt Clarisa loyal to her niece even after learning the truth about her activities?
15. Madeline’s love for James and her patriotism for her country inspire her to steal documents for the Union Army. What causes her to lose her taste for espionage work?
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Mary Ellis and her husband, Ken, live near the Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, home to the last remaining GAR Hall in Ohio, and Hale Farm and Village, home to annual encampments and reenactments of Civil War battles. She is an active member of the local historical society and Civil War Roundtable, where she served as secretary for several years. She has enjoyed a lifelong passion for American history.
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THE QUAKER AND THE REBEL
What Happens When an Underground Railroad Conductor Falls in Love with a Man Loyal to the Confederacy?
Emily Harrison’s life has turned upside down. At the beginning of the Civil War, she bravely attempts to continue her parents’ work in the Underground Railroad until their Ohio farm is sold in foreclosure. Now alone and without a home, she accepts a position as a governess with a doctor’s family in slave-holding Virginia. Though it’s dangerous, she decides to continue her rescue efforts from there.
Alexander Hunt, the doctor’s handsome nephew, does not deny a growing attraction to his uncle’s newest employee. But he cannot take time to pursue Emily, for Alexander isn’t what he seems—rich, spoiled, and indolent. He has a secret identity. He is the elusive Gray Wraith, a fearless man who fights the war from the shadows, stealing Union supplies and diverting them to the Southern cause.
The path before Alexander and Emily is complicated. The war brings betrayal, entrapment, and danger. Amid their growing feelings for each other, can they trust God with the challenges they face to provide them with a bright future?