The Unfinished Work edition by Frank Meredith Literature Fiction eBooks
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June, 1863. Confederate troops invade Pennsylvania intent on winning their 2nd War of Independence. Jake must choose fight for southern freedom and earn the love of his Virginia belle, or defend his home and fight to end slavery? His decision puts him front and center at several pivotal events in the Gettysburg Campaign, where he discovers his ultimate call is to an even higher duty.
Like "The Killer Angels," "The Unfinished Work" features vivid, eyewitness accounts of participants on both sides of the battle lines. As in "Gone with the Wind," Eliza, a pampered southern belle, must cope with the life-changing consequences of the war, watch her lover go off to join the fight, and deal with the most unexpected rival for his affections - her sister, Kathleen.
"Skillfully interweaving history and fiction in well-constructed, flowing prose, the author engages the reader from the beginning of The Unfinished Work and holds that attention as the story unfolds. The appeal of the work is far reaching In-depth historical detail, character interaction with authentic Civil War-era individuals, and the eyewitness accounts from several battles will appeal to readers of both history and historical fiction. And the fast-paced action, lively and believable characters, and engrossing storylines will attract readers of general fiction." Greenleaf Book Group
"Frank has a firm grasp of the events, but what struck me most was the development of his fictional characters. Buy this book, you will surely be as enthralled as I was."
Michael Noirot, BattlefieldPortraits.com
"I loved the book. It isn't often that I get to say that. I'm glad that you didn't sugarcoat the ending or other parts of the novel. I think it's necessary to describe the toll of war on society. Yet the love story gives the novel a lighter tone."
Jess Krout, The Evening Sun, Hanover, PA
The Unfinished Work edition by Frank Meredith Literature Fiction eBooks
"The puffs of smoke cleared as the reports echoed from the hillsides. The Union rifleman clutched his bloodied wrist and retreated into the bushes. A moment later, the attacking Yankee cavalryman blindsided [General Wade] Hampton with his sabre. Jake cringed as the shiny blade arced toward the unsuspecting general. The sabre ripped through Hampton's hat and glanced off the back of his head. A mist of blood flew from his scalp. He reined his horse around, raised his revolver, and fired.Jake braced in anticipation of the death of the Yankee assailant. But nothing happened. Was Hampton out of ammo or was it a misfire?"
Frank Meredith, a native of Hanover in southwestern York County, Pennsylvania, is a writer of historical fiction, as well as a Grammy and Emmy-nominated musician. An international traveler and accomplished photographer, Meredith uses his prolific imagination and experience as a storyteller to weave together a fascinating novel, The Unfinished Work, based upon the events of the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign.
The lead character, Jake Becker, like Meredith is a Hanoverian. Early in the Civil War in 1861, he has escorted the other two main characters, sisters Kathleen and Eliza Bigler, from Virginia back to Hanover for safety. Little did they know their paths would cross the Confederates in southern Pennsylvania just two years later when elements of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia invaded York County. The book begins with the Saturday June 27 raid of Elijah White's Virginia cavalry on Hanover and the Rebel infantry's occupation of nearby York PA. The dialogue and action sets the stage for the main event, J.E.B. Stuart's entry into Pennsylvania on June 30 and the subsequent Battle of Hanover.
Through the well crafted narrative, Jake meets and interacts with the leading Southern generals, including Lee, Stuart, Wade Hampton and others, as well as such Yankee luminaries as George Armstrong Custer. Becker becomes an eyewitness to the fighting at East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg, which the author refers to as the last great cavalry battle in history (I would consider Trevillian Station as a significant cavalry battle, albeit some infantry was present). Jake Becker is later present at the ceremonies dedicating the National Cemetery and listens to President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address.
A main plot line is the sisters' unexpected romantic rivalry. As the author has stated, "As in Gone with the Wind, Eliza, a pampered southern belle, must cope with the life-changing consequences of the war, watch her lover go off to join the fight, and deal with the most unexpected rival for his affections - her sister, Kathleen."
Unlike many works of historical fiction, Meredith relies quite heavily on the actual historical accounts of the Battle of Hanover and the fierce fighting at Gettysburg. Drawing upon his impressive knowledge of local geography and the network of roads, for those of us who live in York County, this novel is clearly written with a keen understanding of the culture of the 19th century Pennsylvania German farmers and residents, and the Civil War buff will appreciate the attention to historical detail, including some useful footnotes (unusual for a novelist to add this much appreciated touch). For those readers who enjoy historical fiction, The Unfinished Work has broad appeal for both men and women, and has an excellent storyline that holds the reader's attention.
The Unfinished Work is 309 pages and is available from leading retail outlets across the country, as well as on the Internet. ISBN 978-1449545116; soft cover (hard cover coming), illustrated with maps and period photographs. Savannah Press.
Frank Meredith maintains a Facebook page and a website for the book with more information, endorsements and reviews, upcoming book signings, and other supportive material.
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The Unfinished Work edition by Frank Meredith Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
This book was fantastic! I purchased it from the author, Frank Meredith, while attending a Civil War Re-enactment Weekend in Peterboro, NY. I was drawn to the attractive cover and Frank gave a brief description of the book. I was immediately interested and couldn't wait to get home and begin reading.
The characters all came to life on the pages! I could picture Jake, the main character. I could feel the pain of his struggles with his sense of duty to self, God and country. I felt the struggles he fought as he tried to find which of two young women was his real true love. I felt so many emotions as I turned page after page; rage and sorrow at how he was treated at times by someone who supposedly loved him. I felt desperation for another character as she tried and tried to gain attention from him. And the ending was phenomenal - I had to find out on the final page who his true love really was!
When I purchased the book I specifically asked Frank if this was a book that contained lots of the military technical details. As I am an "amateur" Civil War history lover - I don't especially enjoy reading all of the intricacies of the regimental movements, etc. He said the book did contain some of that, so I had some reservations, but purchased it anyway. What I discovered was that because of the close association I made with the characters in the story line, I found I was eager and it was very easy for me to follow along with the battle. Frank includes photos of the area and maps of the battlefields so as I read, I could refer to them frequently to get my bearings.
Another special feature of the book is that in the back are references that correspond to the book pages. There you can refer and discover what is factual and what is fiction - I found myself using that quite frequently.
I would list this in my top 3 favorite books ever read. It was a book that I couldn't wait to finish - it was so good that I didn't want to put it down. But on the other hand, it was so good that I didn't want it to end. I cannot wait until we have the opportunity to read another book by this author!
As a student of Civil War history, I typically read non-fiction accounts of the battles. When I first heard that Frank had published this book, and that it was a fictional account of the battles of Hanover, and Gettysburg, I was very skeptical. Since Frank and I have chatted, on-line several times, I decided to give the book a try. I must say this book is one of the most enjoyable books I have read in the past year, or so. Frank has a firm grasp of the events surrounding Hanover, Hunterstown and the East Cavalry Field fight, at Gettysburg. But, what struck me MOST, was the development of his fictional characters. Buy this book, you will surely be as entralled as I was.
Michael Noirot
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St Louis, Missouri
I met the author of The Unfinished Work at a book signing at a cavalry re-enactment last summer and we exchanged books. Due to a busy schedule, I didn't get around to picking it up and reading it until now - but I was certainly pleasantly surprised when I finally did.
This is a really well-researched book that brings out little-known facts about the battles of Gettysburg, Hanover - and the least well known one - Hunterstown.
By making his fictional characters interact with the likes of JEB Stuart and George Custer, the author gives a history lesson in an effortless and entertaining way.
The author also does a great job in the appendix pointing out what is fact and what is fiction - a needed addition since he does such a good job of weaving the two together.
As a fellow Civil War fiction author and a resident of Gettysburg, I think this book will be enjoyed by those who are interested in learning more about the battles that occurred above the Mason-Dixon line, or those who just want an entertaining read.
Jessica James is the author of [ASIN0979600006 Shades of Gray A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia]].
"The puffs of smoke cleared as the reports echoed from the hillsides. The Union rifleman clutched his bloodied wrist and retreated into the bushes. A moment later, the attacking Yankee cavalryman blindsided [General Wade] Hampton with his sabre. Jake cringed as the shiny blade arced toward the unsuspecting general. The sabre ripped through Hampton's hat and glanced off the back of his head. A mist of blood flew from his scalp. He reined his horse around, raised his revolver, and fired.
Jake braced in anticipation of the death of the Yankee assailant. But nothing happened. Was Hampton out of ammo or was it a misfire?"
Frank Meredith, a native of Hanover in southwestern York County, Pennsylvania, is a writer of historical fiction, as well as a Grammy and Emmy-nominated musician. An international traveler and accomplished photographer, Meredith uses his prolific imagination and experience as a storyteller to weave together a fascinating novel, The Unfinished Work, based upon the events of the 1863 Gettysburg Campaign.
The lead character, Jake Becker, like Meredith is a Hanoverian. Early in the Civil War in 1861, he has escorted the other two main characters, sisters Kathleen and Eliza Bigler, from Virginia back to Hanover for safety. Little did they know their paths would cross the Confederates in southern Pennsylvania just two years later when elements of Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia invaded York County. The book begins with the Saturday June 27 raid of Elijah White's Virginia cavalry on Hanover and the Rebel infantry's occupation of nearby York PA. The dialogue and action sets the stage for the main event, J.E.B. Stuart's entry into Pennsylvania on June 30 and the subsequent Battle of Hanover.
Through the well crafted narrative, Jake meets and interacts with the leading Southern generals, including Lee, Stuart, Wade Hampton and others, as well as such Yankee luminaries as George Armstrong Custer. Becker becomes an eyewitness to the fighting at East Cavalry Field at Gettysburg, which the author refers to as the last great cavalry battle in history (I would consider Trevillian Station as a significant cavalry battle, albeit some infantry was present). Jake Becker is later present at the ceremonies dedicating the National Cemetery and listens to President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address.
A main plot line is the sisters' unexpected romantic rivalry. As the author has stated, "As in Gone with the Wind, Eliza, a pampered southern belle, must cope with the life-changing consequences of the war, watch her lover go off to join the fight, and deal with the most unexpected rival for his affections - her sister, Kathleen."
Unlike many works of historical fiction, Meredith relies quite heavily on the actual historical accounts of the Battle of Hanover and the fierce fighting at Gettysburg. Drawing upon his impressive knowledge of local geography and the network of roads, for those of us who live in York County, this novel is clearly written with a keen understanding of the culture of the 19th century Pennsylvania German farmers and residents, and the Civil War buff will appreciate the attention to historical detail, including some useful footnotes (unusual for a novelist to add this much appreciated touch). For those readers who enjoy historical fiction, The Unfinished Work has broad appeal for both men and women, and has an excellent storyline that holds the reader's attention.
The Unfinished Work is 309 pages and is available from leading retail outlets across the country, as well as on the Internet. ISBN 978-1449545116; soft cover (hard cover coming), illustrated with maps and period photographs. Savannah Press.
Frank Meredith maintains a Facebook page and a website for the book with more information, endorsements and reviews, upcoming book signings, and other supportive material.
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