A Blue and Gray Christmas
A Blue and Gray Christmas by Joan Medlicott is a reprint edition published by Pocket Books on October 26, 2010. This novel explores the efforts of the women of Covington as they uncover a buried cache containing letters and diaries from the Civil War era. The discovery leads housemates Grace, Amelia, and Hannah to plan a unique Christmas celebration for the descendants of two soldiers—one Union and one Confederate—who were nursed back to health after a battlefield encounter.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of family life and the impact of history on personal relationships. As Amelia and her friends work to connect with the soldiers’ descendants, they aim to provide a meaningful holiday experience that reveals the truth about these men’s lives and sacrifices. The story captures the spirit of the holidays while delving into the complexities of past conflicts and their lingering effects on families. With 336 pages, this edition is presented in English and offers a thoughtful exploration of how history can shape present-day connections.
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A buried cache inspires the ladies of Covington to plan an unforgettable Christmas for two families forever changed by a long-ago war.
A rusty old tin box holding nineteenth-century letters and diaries is unearthed at the Covington Homestead, and the contents reveal a thrilling drama to longtime housemates Grace, Amelia, and Hannah. Two Civil War soldiers—one Union and one Confederate—were found dying on a battlefield by an old woman and nursed back to health. After the war, they chose to stay in Covington, caring for their rescuer as she grew frail . . . but they never contacted the families they had left behind.
With Christmas coming, Amelia is inspired. What if she and her friends were to find the two soldiers’ descendants and invite them to Covington to meet? What better holiday gift could there be than the truth about these two heroic men and their dramatic shared fate? With little time left, the ladies spring into action to track down the men’s families . . . and to make preparations for the most memorable, most historic Covington Christmas yet.
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