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For two hopeless romantics, the Civil War will be the ultimate test . . .
Seventeen-year-old Katie Stuckey is starry-eyed, in love with the idea of being in love, and does not want to wait until she is eighteen to marry Jonas Weaver as her parents insist. Twenty-year-old Jonas knows war is at odds with the teachings of the church, yet he can't help being taken in by the romance of the soldiering life, especially for the abolitionist cause.
When his married brother's name comes up in the draft list, Jonas volunteers to take his brother's place. But can the commitment Katie and Jonas have made to each other survive the separation?
"
The Sound of Distant Thunder combines historical research with compelling characters to create a memorable story of love in the time of war."--
Suzanne Woods Fisher, bestselling author of
Anna's Crossing"In
The Sound of Distant Thunder, the sweetness of young love, the conflict and sorrow of the War Between the States, the wisdom of couples long married, and the cost of making a stand for what one believes are blended into a story that kept me turning pages."--
Ann H. Gabhart, bestselling author of
These Healing HillsJan Drexler brings a unique understanding of Amish traditions and beliefs to her writing. Her ancestors were among the first Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren immigrants to Pennsylvania in the 1700s, and their experiences are the inspiration for her stories. Jan lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her husband, where she enjoys hiking and spending time with her expanding family. She is the author of
Hannah's Choice,
Mattie's Pledge (a 2017 Holt Medallion finalist), and
Naomi's Hope.
About the author
Jan Drexler brings a unique understanding of Amish traditions and beliefs to her writing. Her ancestors were among the first Amish, Mennonite, and Brethren immigrants to Pennsylvania in the 1700s, and their experiences are the inspiration for her stories. Jan lives in the Black Hills of South Dakota with her husband, where she enjoys hiking and spending time with her expanding family. She is the author of
The Sound of Distant Thunder,
The Roll of the Drums,
Hannah's Choice,
Mattie's Pledge (a 2017 Holt Medallion finalist), and
Naomi's Hope, as well as several Love Inspired historical novels.
Summary
When a young Amish man from Weaver's Creek takes his brother's place in the Civil war draft of 1862, the sacrifice may take everything he holds dear--including his sweetheart's love.
