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The Civil War was the most devastating conflict to rage its winds of fury across the North America Continent, costing the sacrifice of over 600,000 American lives that fought for either the blue or gray. In the war’s aftermath, the 11 Southern states that seceded from the Union were left in political, economical, and social turmoil with many questions of their destiny to be decided. While families struggled to find the money to rebuild homes, farms, and businesses lost by the conflict, Northern politicians struggled over the issues of how the rebellious states and the conditions they would have to meet would be re-admitted to the Union. Another challenging issue for the Nation would be the integration of the former slaves into a free society with all the rights and privileges that a free republic guarantees under its Constitution.
The animosity and division didn’t stop for these citizens with the conclusion of the war but continued to spread its wrath and destruction in some way throughout the Nation.
In Northern Fire, the Barker family is challenged with the extreme hardships and traumatic consequences that war has reaped upon them for their loyalty to the Southern Confederacy. The once wealthy family has suffered destitution with the burning of their estate by Union cavalrymen. Like many families living within the area, they are struggling to manage their lives and find the resources to re-establish their home. Many challenging issues face them as they strive to overcome these impossibilities. Who holds the answer and is there a source from where it will arrive?
As you follow the characters of Northern Fire, you will be drawn into the Barker and McBride family’s challenges, struggles, and efforts of dealing with the animosity that was caused by the fiery social strife that plagued the Nation. What will take place with Katie McBride’s family once Pete Barker journeys to Boston with her? Where does Katie’s mysterious past lead them once she arrives in Washington City and what is the final outcome?
Through this ordeal, will the Barker’s be able to retain possession of their home, Shenandoah? What did the experiences of the war teach both families and how did they overcome their obstacles?
Like Sabers and Roses, Northern Fire shares something for all ages of the family. The historical romance novel is a project that shares many issues concerning life in general and the challenges that we face as a society. Throughout the story of Northern Fire, you will be swept to many interesting places and settings that will keep you on edge.
Follow the characters from Harpers Ferry to such places as Boston’s Beacon Hill, Washington City, and across the plush and rolling green hills of Loudoun County, Virginia. You are invited to share in the personal lives of the characters in their journeys, struggles, and efforts for survival. Northern Fire is a historical novel of challenge, hope, and redemption that will keep the reader asking questions.
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