Above and Beyond
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4.5 • 140 Ratings
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
A romantic tale of two people thrown together by war and torn apart by Destiny
Confederate spy SARAH DUVALL lives alone and reviled in her war-torn homeland of Virginia. Pretending to support the Union cause, her friends and family have no way of knowing she is secretly providing valuable information to the Rebels.
Cavalry commander DOUGLAS BENTON would much rather flirt with a woman than work with one. When he discovers that the virtuous and devout Sarah Duvall is the spy who has been providing him with valuable intelligence, he fervently resists the arrangement.
But Benton is forced to recognize that there is more to being a good soldier than leading a cavalry charge. When Sarah makes a selfless sacrifice, he learns a valuable lesson: That faith is more important than glory—and love more important than life.
"Jessica James has a gift for reaching into the past and bringing it back to life." – Tiffany Kohler
"Another great story with lots of imagery, intrigue, and intricate details. The words are like magic." – Julia Miller
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Douglas Benton is an officer in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Sarah Duvall is a Virginian and the widow of a Union officer. She is known to be no friend to the rebel army. When the two meet in the presence of General Lee, Benton learns a secret Duvall is a crucial spy in the war effort and partially responsible for his current command. Benton is put in the difficult position of protecting her, while not surrendering her secret. The two grow close in the process, eventually falling in love. But when the Union Army discovers her secret, both Duvall and Benton's love and lives are put at risk. James has a skillful grasp of the more romanticized parts of the Civil War, but tends to gloss over its less glamorous aspects, drawing Benton and Duvall with broad strokes that will make them appealing to readers. At times, the plot struggles with contrivance, but readers who are engaged with the characters and their romance will find a lot to like.
Customer Reviews
Excellent writing makes an even more exceptional read
This is an awesome book with enough history woven through it to not drag it down but tell the store of a love not often found in todays world. I high recommend this book to one and all! Here’s to hoping more of the author’s books are equally as enchanting.