The Hornet's Nest A Story of Love and War

By Edward Payson Roe

Book Overview

The Hornet's Nest: A Story of Love and War is a novel written by Edward P. Roe. The book is set during the American Civil War and follows the story of two young lovers, Ned and Alice. Ned is a Union soldier and Alice is a Southern belle. The two are torn apart by the war and must navigate the challenges of their respective loyalties and the dangers of the conflict. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the devastating impact of war on individuals and families. The story is told through the perspectives of both Ned and Alice, providing a balanced portrayal of the conflict. The Hornet's Nest is a gripping tale of love and war that will captivate readers with its vivid descriptions and emotional depth.1886. The Hornet�������s Nest begins: It will be remembered that Charlotte is the chief town of the heady high-minded and famous country of Mecklenburg, North Carolina, whose people virtually declared their independence of England a year before Congress followed their example and gave us our glorious Fourth of July. Lord Cornwallis, commander of the British army, on his retreat from this village, halted at a plantation and became the unwelcome guest of Mrs. Robert Wilson, wife of the owner of the estate. His lordship sought by flattering words to win this patriotic woman to royalistic views. She replied, I have seven sons, who are now, or who have been, bearing arms; indeed, my seventh son, Zaccheus, who is only fifteen years old, I yesterday assisted to get ready to go and join his father and brothers in Sumter�������s army. Now, sooner than see one of my family turn back, I would take these boys (pointing to three small sons) and with them would myself enlist and show my husband and sons how to fight, and, if necessary, to die for their country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162798726
• ISBN13: 9781162798721
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"