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Click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stepheniamcgee.com\/products\/the-whistle-walk-ebook\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eNew 2025 Cover!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this premium paperback:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn a time where unity seems impossible, two women will forge a friendship in the fires of redemption and thrust Ironwood into a new future—where the battle for freedom has merely begun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMississippi - 1862\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eStolen from her home and forced into the disgrace of being sold, Ruth refuses to let go of the faith that holds her heart together. 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Drawing her skirts farther under her legs and silently berating the hoops underneath them, she forced herself to ignore bits of straw that scratched and poked their way through the layers of material. She only needed a few measly moments to clear her head. Then she would be ready. Why couldn’t Mother understand?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Miss? Miss, is you in here?” The mousy voice of her mother’s maid drifted with the dust up to the rafters of the loft. Sally sighed loudly, an uncharacteristic display of exasperation. The day flustered even the mellowest among them. “Miss Lydia, you know your momma gonna be madder and madder the longer you stays out.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLydia inwardly groaned. As if she weren’t aware of that already. She knew she must stop acting like a child but could not bring herself to relent. She remained perfectly still. After a few moments, the girl gave up her search and the barn door slid closed behind her. Lydia let out a long breath of relief and reclined against the freshly cut storage of the horse’s winter feed, but her restless mind wouldn’t allow her to enjoy her stolen freedom. She would go when she was ready. Not because someone summoned her. Still, if she didn’t hurry…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfolding her stiff muscles, Lydia stood and brushed her lavender skirts free of dust and clinging straw. She drew her bottom lip between her teeth, a habit Mother said would ruin her smile. If she didn’t present herself to be fussed over soon, she’d be accused of blatantly ignoring her mother’s instructions. Everyone knew ignoring the mistress of Cedarwycke was completely unacceptable. 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Do not read on until you have read \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stepheniamcgee.com\/products\/an-accidental-spy-the-accidental-spy-series-book-1-paperback\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Accidental Spy\u003c\/em\u003e a\u003c\/a\u003end \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stepheniamcgee.com\/products\/a-dangerous-performance-the-accidental-spy-series-book-2-paperback\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Dangerous Performance\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAbout this premium paperback:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo form a future, they must reconcile the past...\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhen Annabelle failed to stop the nation’s first presidential assassination, not only did the country plunge into chaos but she’s mistaken for one of the conspirators. 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But when Evelyn's misguided exploits put her life in danger, will he risk everything he's worked for to save a woman he thinks is his enemy?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBased on first-hand accounts from the Civil War and with a strong romantic thread, this is a tale of faith, espionage, hope, and courage historical fiction fans won't want to miss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/read.bookfunnel.com\/read\/7p7dkfy54k\"\u003eRead a FREE first chapter sample HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"155\" width=\"155\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/3541\/9019\/files\/Page_count_1_480x480.png?v=1638805156\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e356 print book pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"_Toc1\"\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eEternity Between Us\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"block\"\u003e“In \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"i\"\u003eEternity Between Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, Stephenia H. McGee displays not just her passion for history, but her respect for it. Thoroughly researched and convincingly told with the detail readers are sure to appreciate, this tale brings a turbulent time to life with nuance and sensitivity.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blocknomarg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tiny\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eJOCELYN GREEN, award-winning author of the Heroines Behind the Lines Civil War series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"block\"\u003e“Stephenia H. McGee kept me turning pages to see what new scrapes Evelyn could get into. Samuel was a worthy hero perfectly suited to his vocation, in spite of the “thorn in his side” that seemed to thwart him at every turn. Through Samuel, Evelyn comes to realize that everything is not all black and white, nor is it simply blue and gray. And sometimes even those we think are loyal are the most cunning and devious of all. Readers who enjoy Civil War stories and strong women who aren’t afraid to dive into the fray will enjoy \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"i\"\u003eEternity Between Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blocknomarg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tiny\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eCBA bestselling author PAM HILLMAN\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"block\"\u003e“Set amidst the Civil War in the south, \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"i\"\u003eEternity Between Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e takes readers on a journey filled with suspense, danger and known enemies—and a love that finds a way to bloom despite all opposition.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blocknomarg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tiny\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eDAWN CRANDALL, award-winning author of The Everstone Chronicles series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"block\"\u003e“McGee once again brings her authentic Southern historical style reminiscent of \u003cspan class=\"i\"\u003eGone with the Wind\u003c\/span\u003e, weaving a tale filled with action, intrigue, and characters who warm your heart.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blocknomarg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tiny\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eMISTY M. BELLER, bestselling author of the Heart of the Mountains series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"block\"\u003e“Stephenia H. McGee has a thrilling way with words. Her novels both inspire and enthrall, and I for one am hooked after chapter one. This newest novel, \u003cem\u003eEternity Between Us\u003c\/em\u003e, is no exception. As soon as I met Evelyn and Samuel, I couldn’t read fast enough. I had a strong feeling these characters were going to find an everlasting love despite their slow start! McGee is an expert in all things Civil War, so you will learn some fascinating historical facts as you follow the intriguing plot. Five stars from me!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blocknomarg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tiny\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eSHARLENE MACLAREN, Author of the Forever Freedom, Tennessee Dreams, and Hearts of Honor Series\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"block\"\u003e“Stephenia McGee has written another page-turner! I thoroughly enjoyed reading \u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"i\"\u003eEternity Between Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. The character development is fantastic and Ms. McGee’s research for this book was extensive—and it’s quite evident as the story unfolds. The plot keeps readers sitting at the end of their seats, wondering what’s going to happen next to Evelyn, Samuel, and other characters. If you love Civil War romance, this book is a must-read!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blocknomarg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tiny\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003eANDREA BOESHAAR, Author of Shenandoah Valley Saga\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"block\"\u003e“\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"i\"\u003eEternity Between Us\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e grabbed my attention from the first paragraph. This is a story that will sweep the reader up in the turmoil of the Civil War with a romance between a Yankee physician and a Southern belle. It was a story I hated to see end.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"blocknomarg\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"tiny\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt;\"\u003ePATRICIA BRADLEY, Inspirational Readers’ Choice Award-winning Author of the Memphis Cold Case Novels\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy a free first page sample:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"_Toc4\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eOne\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Martinsburg, Virginia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuly 4, 1861\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT\u003c\/span\u003ehey were here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvelyn Mapleton gathered her courage and stood at the parlor window to listen. The sound came first as a steady growl accompanied by the \u003cspan\u003erat-a-tat\u003c\/span\u003e of drums and squealing trumpets, upending the precarious calm of a town poised on the knife’s edge of war. An unnatural thunder rumbled through the air, carrying with it not thoughts of rain but of smoke and trepidation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith each pound of the nearing forces, Evelyn’s heart quivered. One single thought kept cadence in her mind, bringing with it a chilling fear that turned her stomach to lead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey were here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vibrations trembled through the house, rattling Aunt Mary’s porcelains and coaxing the other members of the family to gather in the parlor alongside Evelyn in the scant hope there might be a measure of peace found in company. The oppressive heat thickened in the house, Aunt Mary having been too nervous to let in even a timid breeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the two days since the Yanks defeated Jackson at Falling Waters, Evelyn had stayed sequestered in her aunt’s townhome on South Queen Street, waiting for the inevitable. Now it came, with raucous laughter and barking voices to accompany the rumble of drums, a most quarrelsome and discordant attempt at victory’s song. Half of Martinsburg would surely join them, while the rest of the divided citizenship had likely either abandoned their homes or was now hiding within them until the trouble passed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvelyn peeled back the curtain and stared outside. Would Daddy’s warnings about the invaders come to pass? She tightened her hands into fists. She must be brave and fulfill the promise he’d coaxed from her before he’d left her again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePulse fluttering, she gazed down the town’s empty street for as far as she could see. How long would it be until the sound gave way to the sight of those who caused it? How many would descend upon them like locusts, destroying all they touched without conscience?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Evelyn! Come away from that window at once!”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvelyn let the lace curtain fall and looked over her shoulder at her aunt’s pale features. At thirty-eight, Aunt Mary was the same age Evelyn’s mother would have been. Daddy had promised his sister was a fine lady of pristine character, and she would provide for Evelyn what a lone man never could.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, his news reports stated the Yanks gave no heed to such things, and no deference would be given to the genteel. Brutes, the lot of them, Daddy had said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe terrible fears Daddy had printed in his newspaper articles reflected in Aunt Mary’s eyes, so Evelyn pried herself away from the window and withdrew into the shadows of the parlor. Little Lara clutched her mother’s skirts, her sweet face buried deep into Aunt Mary’s sage gown. For her sake, Evelyn pasted on a smile. “Not to worry, Lara. They will soon enough pass. We’re safe in here.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLara lifted her eyes to Evelyn for a few seconds, then managed a small nod before seeking out her older sister’s gaze as well. Isabella remained too engrossed in plucking at her immaculate gown to notice. Evelyn inwardly sighed. Did her cousin ever truly notice the child?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StepheniaHMcGee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41601114374283,"sku":"Eternity Between Us Paperback","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/3541\/9019\/products\/EBUPaperback.png?v=1668801818"},{"product_id":"her-place-in-time-paperback","title":"Her Place in Time (Paperback)","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA Christian Time Travel Romance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eRather have it in eBook? Click \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.stepheniamcgee.com\/products\/her-place-in-time\"\u003eHERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCan love offer a new future…in the past?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA mysterious gown, unexpected courage, and a love that transcends time. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eNursing student Lena Lowery faces a grim diagnosis and a dangerous surgery. On the cusp of the life-changing procedure, Lena stays at the Rosswood Plantation Bed and Breakfast for one last weekend with her mother. There in an antique armoire, Lena discovers a Civil War-era gown that holds an unimaginable cure…a trip back in time to when the house served as a hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eConfederate Sergeant Caleb Dockery lost his brother, his eye, and nearly his life. Stuck in a makeshift infirmary, he’s counting the days until he can return to duty…and seek revenge. When a stranger appears, he suspects she’s a spy. If he can’t return to duty and find the revenge he craves for his brother’s death, he can serve his country by stopping this traitor. But her nursing skills are saving lives, and her courage and independence stirs his heart. When Lena’s safety is threatened, Caleb must strain the loyalties that bind him or risk losing her forever. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCaught between a future that holds no promises and a past that could offer new life, Lena must face an extraordinary decision. 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Or can she and Caleb find a love that stretches across time?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you like historical romance with a twist, strong female characters, and heroes that transcend eras, you’ll love this journey through time that tests the limits of love. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e*\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHer Place in Time\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis set in the house from The Accidental Spy Series (previously published as Liberator Series), just prior to the start of\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAn Accidental Spy (Previously Leveraging Lincoln)\u003c\/em\u003e.  Fans of the series will enjoy seeing Annabelle and Peggy in this new novella, but it's not necessary to have read the series prior to reading the novella.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/read.bookfunnel.com\/read\/51c4h5krj6\"\u003eRead a FREE first chapter sample HERE\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" height=\"146\" width=\"146\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/3541\/9019\/files\/Page_count_1_480x480.png?v=1638805156\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e196 print book pages\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEnjoy a first page sample:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003ca name=\"_Toc4\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003eChapter One\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLorman, Mississippi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLate October, Present Day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eI\u003c\/span\u003ef only leaving her problems behind were as simple as leaving town. Lena drummed her fingers on the faded paint on the car door and watched the landscape slide by. Wind spilled through the open window, teasing strands of her hair free and whipping them around her face. She thought to brush them away but decided against it. She might as well enjoy the feeling while she still had the chance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Are you even listening to me, Amberlena Elizabeth?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLena blinked and turned her attention from the passing trees to her mother’s concerned expression. Any time Momma used Lena’s full name, she meant business. “Sorry, Momma. I was just thinking.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMomma reached across the narrow console in her vintage Volkswagen bug and squeezed Lena’s hand. “We promised we wouldn’t think on that for two whole days.” Tears filled Momma’s deep brown eyes, but she shooed them away with an overstuffed smile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLena fashioned a smile of her own, though her lips seemed to strain against the falsity. She’d promised they would enjoy this mother-daughter trip and pretend life wouldn’t be waiting for them when they got home. And Momma certainly deserved the break. If it would make her happy, then Lena would gladly pretend. She brightened her tone. “Tell me something about this one.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMomma wiped away the lingering drops of reality from her eyes and cut on the blinker. “They say some of the guests have seen a man and woman walking arm in arm on the front lawn.” Her voice held a mixture of humor and awe. Momma always did like a good ghost story, even if she didn’t technically believe in them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLena leaned forward and studied the big white house looming at the end of the long drive. Four massive white columns supported the two-story mansion, another testament to what Momma called \u003cspan\u003ethe age when cotton was king\u003c\/span\u003e. Deciding to tease Momma a little, she shrugged. “What’s so special about that? No couples allowed on the lawn?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMomma rolled her eyes. “You hush now. You know what I mean. They say he’s still in his Confederate uniform and she’s wearing one of those big hoop dresses.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“They probably paid actors to cause a stir.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMomma grinned. “Guess we’ll find out.” She pulled up to the side of the house and parked underneath an ancient oak. After giving Lena a wink, she hopped out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLena paused with her hand on the door handle and drew three deep breaths. Two days to spend with Momma and try to forget. Two days out in the fresh country air with nothing to do but chat and remember the good times. To have one last retreat before…\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Come on now, Lena,” Momma said, poking her head back inside the car. “What are you waiting on?”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLena swung the door open, placed one worn tennis shoe onto vibrant grass, and stepped from the car. Birds trilled and flitted around in the branches overhead, the stately tree having not yet decided to don its golden autumn gown. Lena flung her bag over one shoulder and rounded the front of the car to help Momma get the latch unstuck. Volkswagens were strange like that, with the trunk in the front and the engine in the back. Part of the charm, Momma always said.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat readers are saying:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cimg data-mce-fragment=\"1\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/3541\/9019\/files\/HPIT_1_480x480.png?v=1638672776\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/3541\/9019\/files\/HPIT_1_480x480.png?v=1638672776\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/3541\/9019\/files\/HPIT_2_480x480.png?v=1638672791\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/3541\/9019\/files\/HPIT_3_480x480.png?v=1638672805\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"StepheniaHMcGee","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40027736146059,"sku":"Her Place in Time Paperback","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0557\/3541\/9019\/products\/HerPlaceinTimePaperback.png?v=1647051661"},{"product_id":"the-heart-of-home-paperback","title":"The Heart of Home (Paperback)","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe asked if he could die on her porch…but instead he brought hope for new life.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOnce a wistful romantic, Opal Martin now simply aspires to scrub the remnants of the War Between the States from her tattered life. 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Opal Martin watched her friend’s carriage roll away and continued to stare down the curve of the drive long after the dust settled. The trees rustled in the breeze as though they thought to wave as well, but merely shuddered instead. She let her hand linger on the knob a moment longer, and then let herself back into the empty foyer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe should be used to the sparseness by now. They’d gone for years without the finery that had once graced this pride of Daddy’s legacy. Now the big house of Riverbend was little more than leftovers scraped from the Yankees’ fine china.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosing the door to keep out the bugs even though it smothered the breeze, Opal tried not to think of the summers they had once spent in Virginia or abroad to avoid the heat and the mosquitoes. At least she and Mama didn’t have to bear the unpleasantness of August alone. Others spent their summers here as well, most notably her dear friends and neighbors Westley and Ella Remington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElla had been kind to bring the baby by, his childish giggles offering a few moments of glee that tended to shoo out the loneliness. Mama coveted their company, even if she acted like guests were a burden. The light in her faded eyes glimmered more when baby Lee came by than at any other time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a practiced glide of yellow skirts over the freshly swept floors, Opal returned to the monotony of living in an empty plantation in war-ravished lands. She found Mama in the parlor, tidying up. They kept most of their furnishings here, by way of having at least one space that felt somewhat normal. The settee didn’t match the chairs, and the worn green carpet almost clashed with the pale blue curtains. But she wouldn’t complain. Nearly half of these things were gifts from the Remingtons and had not been easy to come by. 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