A Hundred Crickets Singing
Apr 2022 · Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.
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In wars eighty years apart, two young women living on the same Appalachian estate determine to aid soldiers dear to them and fight for justice, no matter the cost.
1944. When a violent storm rips through the Belvidere attic in No Creek, North Carolina, exposing a hidden room and trunk long forgotten, secrets dating back to the Civil War are revealed. Celia Percy, whose family lives and works in the home, suspects the truth could transform the future for her friend Marshall, now fighting overseas, whose ancestors were once enslaved by the Belvidere family. When Marshall’s Army friend, Joe, returns to No Creek with shocking news for Marshall’s family, Celia determines to right a long-standing wrong, whether or not the town is ready for it.
1861. After her mother’s death, Minnie Belvidere works desperately to keep her household running and her family together as North Carolina secedes. Her beloved older brother clings to his Union loyalties, despite grave danger, while her hotheaded younger brother entangles himself and the family’s finances within the Confederacy. As the country and her own home are torn in two, Minnie risks her life and her future in a desperate fight to gain liberty and land for those her parents intended to free, before it’s too late.
With depictions of a small Southern town “reminiscent of writings by Lisa Wingate” (Booklist on Night Bird Calling), Cathy Gohlke delivers a gripping, emotive story about friendship, prejudice, and the enduring promise of justice.
1944. When a violent storm rips through the Belvidere attic in No Creek, North Carolina, exposing a hidden room and trunk long forgotten, secrets dating back to the Civil War are revealed. Celia Percy, whose family lives and works in the home, suspects the truth could transform the future for her friend Marshall, now fighting overseas, whose ancestors were once enslaved by the Belvidere family. When Marshall’s Army friend, Joe, returns to No Creek with shocking news for Marshall’s family, Celia determines to right a long-standing wrong, whether or not the town is ready for it.
1861. After her mother’s death, Minnie Belvidere works desperately to keep her household running and her family together as North Carolina secedes. Her beloved older brother clings to his Union loyalties, despite grave danger, while her hotheaded younger brother entangles himself and the family’s finances within the Confederacy. As the country and her own home are torn in two, Minnie risks her life and her future in a desperate fight to gain liberty and land for those her parents intended to free, before it’s too late.
With depictions of a small Southern town “reminiscent of writings by Lisa Wingate” (Booklist on Night Bird Calling), Cathy Gohlke delivers a gripping, emotive story about friendship, prejudice, and the enduring promise of justice.
- A captivating historical fiction novel set during the American Civil War and World War II
- A companion to Night Bird Calling
- Includes discussion questions for book clubs
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Shirley McAllister
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April 6, 2022
A dual timeline story told from both the point of view of the white and the black. This story spans the Civil War and WWII. It is told of families that lived in South Carolina in an estate called Belvidere Hall in the 1800's and Garden's Gate in the 1940's. A story of human's their triumphs and their failures. A story of love and war and faith. During the civil war a family torn apart. Elliott the eldest son and the daughter Minnie as well as their father want to free their slaves and give them portions of land. Grayson the younger son is a staunch confederate even to the point of turning in his brother to the confederacy. This story is of the Belvidere family. The family, their slaves and the town of no creek , North Carolina. In the 1940's during WWII the story is of Celia and Joe, Marshall and Ivy. The same town in North Carolina. The same home as in the civil war story. The town is still racial divided and prejudice is prominent especially in those that are descendants of the confederate sympathizers in the past. Celia and the Jewish doctor work together with the town to break down some of the prejudice and bring peace to the town between all races. The Italian soldier Joe, the black soldier Marshall, and the people of the town. It takes a tragic event to cause this to happen. I think this was a wonderful story and it depicted the racial tension of the two periods in history. It was well written and the characters were perfect for their parts in the story. I enjoyed reading the history, the love stories, and the different feelings of people toward others. It was a Christian story as the characters put their faith in God to lead them and to keep them safe during their battles both at home and on the battlefield. I enjoyed reading of their faith and the power in their prayers. I did enjoy reading this book and I would recommend it. Thanks to Cathy Gohlke for writing a wonderful story, to Tyndale House Publishers for publishing it and to NetGalley for making it available to me.
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