{"product_id":"secrets-to-the-wind-paperback","title":"Secrets to the Wind - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeanne Gehret\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A beautifully crafted love story rooted in one of America's most turbulent eras.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA spirited Martha's Vineyard debutante falls for a fiery Kansas abolitionist and must decide whether to believe his tarnished reputation or her own heart. Romantic historical fiction inspired by true events.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne secret can shatter a family, ignite a war, or awaken a love that defies history.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e1863\u003c\/em\u003e: Spirited Annie Osborn longs for a life of purpose beyond the confining shores of Martha's Vineyard. When a wartime attack on her father's whaling ship cancels the coming-out she hoped would secure a suitor and an escape, she's sent to upstate New York. There, she meets an older man whose fierce antislavery convictions fire her soul-but whose frontier life in Kansas has bred rumors that cast shadows on his reputation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMayor Daniel Read Anthony of Leavenworth would rather be remembered as a guerrilla abolitionist and Union colonel than for the fatal confrontation that branded him a killer-even though he fired in self-defense. When he meets the keen-witted Annie Osborn, he knows he must tell her the truth if he hopes to court her. But circumstances-and Annie's suspicious stepmother-interfere at every turn, and he fears he's lost his chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen a Southern sympathizer targets Annie and her father uncovers Daniel's darkest secret, her dreams of a life together in Leavenworth threaten to scatter on the wind. Can Daniel clear his name and outmaneuver Annie's vengeful accuser, or will one fatal misstep cost him his family's honor-and the woman he's come to love?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e--\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSecrets to the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e is the first book in the acclaimed Dauntless series. Inspired by true events from suffragist Susan B. Anthony's family, it's perfect for book clubs and readers of 19th-century women's fiction, Martha's Vineyard historical fiction, and unforgettable Wild West romance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBasing her novel on hundreds of newspaper articles, scrapbooks, and archives, the author fashions the fragments of Annie and Daniel's legacy into an account that seems larger than life-except that it's mostly true. Sure to please fans of Stephanie Dray, Marie Benedict, and Glen Craney.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGet your copy and start your journey today!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"A very interesting story with many historical events, and I highly recommend it! I give it more than 5 stars!!!\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This love story made the Civil War period personal. If you like story lines that feature a strong and daring female lead, then this book is for you!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Impeccable historical accuracy, high moral stakes, and unforgettable emotional resonance. An evocative, deeply human tale that feels timeless and profoundly relevant.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"An amazing historical fiction book. The writing and wonderful details woven with romance painted a vivid picture of the Civil War era. I highly recommend this book; a very enjoyable read.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Susan B. Anthony historian Jeanne Gehret weaves a captivating romance set in the Civil War era.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If Civil War historical romance is among your favorites, or if you'd like to learn more about the times of Susan B. Anthony, this book is a fresh look at the adventures of that time.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Totally enjoyed this wholesome historical tale and look forward to the sequel!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"The best historical fiction is not just a plausible reconstruction, but an entry into the lives of people in times long passed. Jeanne Gehret demonstrates the ability to do just this in \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecrets to the Wind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e . . . . The combination of detail, historical realism, and a well-crafted, plausible historical relationship makes this a compelling and worthwhile read.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- Brandon Fess, Librarian, Rochester Public Library, Local History \u0026amp; Genealogy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 12, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67841375732019,"sku":"9781884281082","price":31.46,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/A-XVQvGYFH9781884281082.webp?v=1793400554","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/secrets-to-the-wind-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}