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With her stammering tongue and quiet ways, Cadence Piper has always struggled to be accepted. After the death of her mother, Cadence sets her heart on becoming a nurse, both to erase the stain her brother has left on the family's honor and to find long-sought approval in the eyes of her father. When Dorothea Dix turns her away due to her young age and pretty face, Cadence finds another way to serve ... singing to the soldiers in Judiciary Square Hospital. Only one stubborn doctor stands in her way. Joshua Ivy is an intense man with a compassionate heart for the hurting and downtrodden. The one thing he can't have is an idealistic woman destroying the plans he's so carefully laid. When the chaos of war thrusts Cadence into the middle of his clandestine activities, he must decide if the lives at stake, and his own heart, are worth the risk of letting Cadence inside. Everything changes when Joshua and Cadence unearth the workings of a secret society so vile, the course of their lives, and the war, could be altered forever. If they fight an enemy they cannot see, will the One who sees all show them the way in the darkest night?… (more)
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The book is set during a horrible time in US history, the Civil War, and we are walking with the medical personnel, and see what now is the primitive procedures that were used on these injured men.
The author gives us a young woman, whom because she stutters, was told that she was a slow learner and would never achieve much, again primitive practices!
Then we are given a medical doctor, with such a big heart he risks everything to help free people in bondage. He also does more and fills his home.
Now you think what would these two would have nothing in common, but when we get to know Cadence, and her magical voice [through the author], and Joshua and his compassion, they are throned together during the horrors of war.
Setting for this story is Washington DC, and the wounded are brought to this city, and so are the people who want people to remain in bondage, and to be rid of those who would help them!
We know how things turn out, but this is an eye opener of how these brave souls fought to help others!
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What a beautifully written novel with gritty and raw emotions set during a heart-breaking time in our nation. Once again, Tara Johnson creates an unforgettable
I loved Cadence, a multi-talented young woman, who is insecure about her place in the world and striving so hard to prove herself and earn her father's affection. Joshua, a physician passionate about abolition and providing a safe home for children, is a broody, emotional hero with a huge and tender heart who also is working hard to prove himself. Watching their work relationship turn into something more through a host of varying circumstances was absolutely delightful and how they complemented each other in and out of the hospital was heart-warming. Threats hover on every side as the war escalates and Joshua becomes a target; this subplot adds a thread of suspense to enrich a story already masterfully layered with devastation of war, beauty of faith and music, journey to knowing worthiness and tenderness of first love.
I received a copy of the book from Tyndale House Publishers and was under no obligation to post a positive review. All comments and opinions are solely my own.
Joshua Ivy has a secret life outside of the hospital trying to save people who are being sold by auction. This makes others mad and he and as his family’s life are at risk.
I really enjoy stories set during the Civil War time. This story is well written with strong caring characters. I enjoyed this story with the importance of music both both the giver and the receiver. I enjoyed how Cadence kept searching for ways to help the soldiers and the fact she would get her father’s permission to help. I like the additional information at the end of the story of the person Cadence’s character is based on. I also enjoy the background information on Fancy Crosby and songs of that time.
I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from Tyndale House Publishing through NetGalley. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.