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"Tamera Alexander takes us to the Civil War battlefield with a vivid yet sensitive portrayal of war and its aftermath. With warmth and grace, she shows us hope and faith at work in the midst of suffering. The beautifully-drawn characters and rich history in With This Pledge work seamlessly to demonstrate that Christ's love and romantic love can triumph even in our darkest moments."
--Lynn Austin, bestselling author of Legacy of Mercy "Alexander paints a vivid portrait of Southern life near the end of the Civil War in this well-researched historical romance. After the Battle of Franklin, Tennessee, on November 30, 1864, Carnton Home is designated a field hospital for the South and Lizzie Clouston, a governess, is quickly pressed into service as a nurse. Drama ensues as she promises a young soldier she'll deliver a letter for him and helps wounded Captain Roland Jones fight back against the doctor who wants to amputate his leg. While helping others, Lizzie is also conflicted, as she wants to honor her pledge to marry her childhood friend even as she falls for the widowed Roland. Complicating matters further, Roland is a slave owner while Lizzie is an abolitionist. Both Lizzie and Roland struggle with their faith in the midst of the misery of war. Roland has been angry at God since his wife and daughter died, but desperation and grace serve to bring him back to prayer. Lizzie finds it difficult to trust in God, but ultimately continues to believe. Against the painful and gore-filled backdrop of war, Alexander has created an exceptional tale of faith, hope, and love based on a real-life romance.--Publishers Weekly STARRED REVIEW "Tamera Alexander's With This Pledge is not only historical fiction as its best, but its most compelling."~ Jolina Petersheim, bestselling author How the Light Gets In "Based on actual events surrounding the Battle of Franklin in 1864, Tamera Alexander vividly captures the resilience, strength, and ultimate hope of those men and women who endured this dark chapter in American history."~ Joanna Stephens, Curator, The Battle of Franklin Trust (Carnton)

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Tamera Alexander is a USA Today bestselling author and one of today's most popular writers of inspirational historical romance. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband, not far from the Southern mansions that serve as the backdrop for many of her critically-acclaimed novels.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Thomas Nelson (January 8, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0718081838
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0718081836
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.6 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 1.14 x 8.4 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #332,813 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #229 in Tragic Dramas & Plays
- #598 in American Historical Romance (Books)
- #1,895 in Historical Christian Romance

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One of today's most popular writers of inspirational historical romance, Tamera Alexander writes novels that USA Today calls "a full on HIT!" (about A Lasting Impression) and Publisher's Weekly describes her writing as "so vivid, one can almost hear the music resonating off of the page" (about A Note Yet Unsung).

Tamera is an author and inspirational speaker whose novels have garnered or been short-listed for numerous awards, including her induction into the Christy Award Hall of Fame for Excellence in Christian Fiction, the RITA Award, the Carol Award, Bookseller’s Best Award, National Reader's Choice Award, Library Journal’s Top Christian Fiction, the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence, the Golden Quill Award, and the HOLT Medallion, among others.

Her books have been translated into multiple languages including Dutch, German, Polish, Romanian, Slovakian, and Portuguese.

Tamera loves living in Nashville with her husband, not far from the Southern mansions that serve as the backdrop for many of her critically-acclaimed novels.

For more about Tamera's books, visit www.TameraAlexander.com

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Good historical romance

Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019

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If one is contemplating purchasing a T. Alexander book , do it. Alexander is a good story teller and With This Pledge is one of her better books. I've read most of her works and enjoyed them all. Tamera does a good job drawing the reader into the Battle of Franklin during the Civil War. One can read the devastation and heart ache war brings and can comprehend the saying "War is Hell". This story is told from a Southern perspective however not once is slavery is acceptable .( Interesting to note there is more slavery today than in the time of the Civil War if one considers the atrocity of human trafficking and the sex slaves which exist today. ) This is a well told and researched story and in the end I was surprised to read that most of the characters were real and most of the letters were from actual letters from this battle and from it's victims. If one is looking for a GOOD historical clean romance set in the time of the Civil War I highly recommend this book.

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Nicole S.

A Gripping Historical Novel from Tamera Alexander

Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2019

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Helplessness is one of the worst feelings a human can experience. To me, there is nothing more awful than seeing someone in great pain and genuinely being unable to help. Tamera Alexander does a really good job of portraying true helplessness in With This Pledge. There are so many horrible moments that take place in this book where Lizzie, the heroine, feels utterly powerless to do anything to make the situations better. On the night of November 30, 1864, Carnton House was commandeered by Confederate soldiers and turned into a makeshift hospital. Acting governess to the McGavock family, Lizzie finds herself pulled in to help the surgeon as he furiously tries to save the lives of many, many broken and severely injured soldiers. Uncertain what to do, but absolutely willing to help, Lizzie aids the surgeon in ways she never imagined. Between the agonizing cries of the wounded and the devastation left after many, many men die senseless deaths, Lizzie struggles with how useless she feels. Sometimes in life, moments barrel us down leaving us questioning whether we will ever be able to get back up again. The Battle of Franklin and its aftershocks is a prime example of life beating down humans.

There have been a handful of times in my life when I have experienced a sense of helplessness. But I admit that I truly did not understand that word in its fullest sense until two weeks ago. Two weeks ago, my dad was killed in a car accident. Someone swerved in front of him on the freeway, and changed my family’s lives forever. There was literally NOTHING anyone could have done after that man made his choice to drive selfishly rather than safely. You want to know what true helplessness looks like? It’s watching your precious mother say goodbye to her best friend before the crematorium workers take your father’s body away forever. It’s knowing that there is absolutely NOTHING I can do to help my mom. It’s knowing that my beautiful daughter, nieces, and nephews will never again get to play with their beloved grandpa this side of Heaven. It’s knowing that my brothers, sister, and I have to wait until it is our turn to go to Heaven before we can hug and kiss our dad again. One man made a decision and there is NOTHING I can do about that. This is true helplessness. I completely understand how Lizzie feels in With This Pledge, and with every fiber of my being I wish I didn’t.

There are several timely themes weaved throughout With This Pledge; all so important for today’s readers to consider. The theme that most resonates with me is that while life is uncertain and there are no guarantees, we who love and cherish God can rest assured that He orders our steps. Nothing surprises God. Nothing shocks Him. God puts every single one of us on a path, and He promises to be with us every step of the way — even in our most helpless of moments. With my heart currently battered, shattered, and bleeding, I really needed this reminder that God is always in control and He is always near. This takes the sting out of what seems like chaos to me.

Tamera Alexander is incapable of writing a bad story. She truly is one of today’s leading Christian Historical Fiction authors. With This Pledge may be Alexander’s best book to date. With a setting that pulls the reader in from page one, characters who are brilliantly and realistically crafted and who worm their way into the reader’s heart, and timely themes, With This Pledge is a definite must-read for 2019. I highly recommend this stunning novel!

I received a review copy of this novel in eBook form from the author via NetGalley through TLC Book Tours. I also purchased a copy of this novel on January 9, 2019 to read and review. In no way has this influenced my review. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.

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Rebecca Maney

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Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2019

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"She's given her pledge, and she's a woman of her word."

The ravages of our nation's Civil War had reached the lovely Carnton estate; spreading death and destruction across the rolling hills of Tennessee as far as the eye could see, following the heinous battle of Franklin. Governess Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clouston's job quickly detoured from teaching students the basics of education to assisting a field doctor with the grizzly task of removing limbs and suturing indescribable wounds; the McGavock's fine home being populated with dozens of wounded soldiers.

Among those brought to the estate for surgery is Captain Roland Jones, who with Lizzie's perseverance, convinces the army surgeon to save both of his legs, paving the way for a painstakingly slow road to recovery. In the meantime, their hearts begin to travel the path of attraction, only to be reminded that Lizzie is already betrothed to another and the dear captain remains convinced that owning one's fellow man is perfectly humane. It's an impasse that seems impossibly improbable to span.

"Freedom. Choices. Promises." In the author's own words, "these three themes run with vivid undercurrent through this story, just as they continue to run through our still too-divided country". Rich in character and resonating with the depth of history, "With This Pledge" is a story that offers a lasting tribute to those who fought to the death and to those who lived to make a difference.

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Reviewed in the United States on June 29, 2021

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Loved relearning part of the history of the Civil War, in this case the Battle of Franklin, which I had forgotten. Such unbelievable tragedy and overwhelming loss of life, especially on the Confederate side, (approximately 7,500 dead in that one battle) made this a bit difficult to read in places. There was so much time spent describing the horrific wounds of the soldiers, the terrible surgeries they endured, etc., I found it at times distressing to read. I frankly didn't expect a historical-fiction romance to contain so many gruesome details. The Northern point of view of the war was more strongly favored by the main protagonist than was the Southern point of view. The romance was touching and sweet, the characters were interesting and, with a few exceptions of dubious character, likable. Having the injuries almost overshadow everything else just didn't sit well with me when all was said and done, even though the ending was predictably happy.

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Chris

Excellent writing once again

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 8, 2019

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I have never yet been disappointed by Tamera Alexander’s fine storytelling ability and this account of the battle at
Franklin Tennessee was moving and poignant whilst allowing the strength of the characters’ convictions and conscience to move from the bleakness and horror of the war to the realisation of the need for a new beginning.

Lainey

Light & easy reading, sweet story

Reviewed in Canada on December 12, 2020

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Learned a bit about the civil war that I didn't know before. Good read, but not spell-binding.

Steve

Great read

Reviewed in Canada on February 26, 2020

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My wife really injoyed this book