Where The Waters Flow
Where The Waters Flow by M. D. JERRY A. BIGGS is a historical fiction novel published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform on November 12, 2015. This 242-page book is written in English and explores the complexities of love and conflict in a small Kentucky town during the aftermath of the Civil War. The story follows Timothy, a Union soldier grappling with physical and psychological wounds, as he returns home with hopes of marrying Angelina, the girl he left behind. However, Angelina has declared her inability to marry him or any other man, leading to emotional turmoil and conflict in a community still reeling from the war.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into themes of PTSD, guilt, and regret as Timothy navigates his feelings and the hostile environment surrounding him. The story captures the intense emotional struggles faced by both Timothy and Angelina, who must confront their own decisions and the repercussions they have on their families. As tensions rise and conflicts emerge, the path to resolution remains fraught with challenges, reflecting the deep scars left by the war and the personal battles that accompany them.
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Timothy, a Civil War Union soldier recovering from physical and psychological war wounds is brought home to a small Kentucky town on the Ohio River. He hopes to marry Angelina, the girl he left behind. She has declared to his young brother, Nate, that in spite of her love for Timothy as her dearest friend, she can never marry Timothy or any other man. He is hurt and angry in the hostile border state atmosphere of Northern Kentucky where the animosities of the Civil War are intense and personal. Attacks on Timothy, his family and allegations about Angelina provoke dangerous responses and conflicts. Timothy is coping with his guilt and regret associated with his PTSD. He made a solemn battlefield promise to God to live a moral life with his imagined guardian angel if his life was spared. He cannot accept Angelina’s decision not to marry. Angelina cannot satisfactorily explain her decision even to herself. In spite of her sadness, guilt and regret about the pain that she is causing Timothy and their families, she is adamant. Resolutions to the several conflicts does not appear to be easy or forthcoming in the intense emotional climate.
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