Daughter of the Regiment (Thorndike Press Large Print Christian Fiction) - Hardcover

"A vivid portrait of life on the Missouri River, from the cramped quarters of the packet boat, through the outpost settlements up the river, to the squalid docks of St. Louis. . .[A]n entertaining historical tale of faith, action, and romance." ""Publisher's Weekly "on" A Captain for Laura Rose"""

"This stand-alone novel has all the makings of a great romance: love, intrigue, mystery and unforgettable characters. Whitson's historical details on female riverboat captains are incredible." ""RT Book Reviews," starred review, on "A Captain for Laura Rose"""

"As usual, Stephanie Grace Whitson skillfully weaves unforgettable characters with an unforgettable time in history. Step aboard the "Laura Rose." You will definitely enjoy the ride!" "Nancy Moser, bestselling author of" The Journey of Josephine" and "Mozart's Sister" on" A Captain for Laura Rose"""

"Whitson celebrates the strong but unknown heroines who marched off to war with their men, as well as those who maintained the home front, in this Civil War-era inspirational....Based on true events, this story will capture the hearts of historical fiction fans." ""Publishers Weekly"""

"The author's gift for multidimensional characters and tight plotting shines through. Romance, family drama, immigrants and dueling factions in the same town add action and intrigue." ""RT Book Reviews"""

Plantation mistress Elizabeth Blair and her neighbor, Irish immigrant Maggie Malone, want nothing to do with the war, but find themselves drawn into it against their wills on opposing sides.