{"product_id":"9780983756767","title":"A River Divides: Book Two, Beyond the Wood Series","description":"The sequel to the 2012 Cooke Fiction Award-winning novel, where the action and romance of the Beyond the Wood continue:\u003cp\u003eIt's winter 1864. While Eastern Theater soldiers languish in camp boredom; conspiracy, treachery and mystery envelop Confederate widow Betsy Henderson. Is there something sinister in a visit from the town sheriff? Did she tell him too much? Can she be true to all she's sworn?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the meantime, William, a runaway slave, still craving his chance to fight for the Union, flees Virginia. Stumbling into the murky waters of Kentucky servitude and near death, he has nothing to offer but a worn body, exhausted spirit and troubled mind. Dare he imagine freedom, soldiering and even love? Or is he broken and fully spent?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1864, white and black, soldier and civilian, guilty and innocent are trapped in the tumultuous conflict, and nothing is as it seems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the river that divides them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for A River Divides:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A complex narrative about conflicted individuals struggling to be true to themselves and their beliefs, despite the harsh realities surrounding their lives, A River Divides is a sober, thoughtful, and expertly researched Civil War novel. Highly recommended.\"\u003cbr\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Roueche's beautifully written imagery and ability to immerse readers in place and time will delight and hook readers from the very beginning to the very end.\"\u003cbr\u003eChanticleer Book Reviews\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Beyond the Wood:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"War, romance and mystery collide in this deeply researched Civil War novel.\"\u003cbr\u003eDenver Post\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An interesting and different Civil War novel.\"\u003cbr\u003eCivil War News\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A tale of personal intrigue and a unique brand of romance, recommended . . . a fine addition to historical fiction collections.\"\u003cbr\u003eMidwest Book Review\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vesta House Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47017615982832,"sku":"9780983756767","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780983756767_p0.jpg?v=1763891435","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780983756767","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}