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I Shall Be Near to You audiobook
- By: Erin Lindsay McCabe
- Narrator: Allyson Ryan
- Category: Fiction, General, Historical, Romance
- Length: 10 hours 19 minutes
- Publisher: Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group
- Publish date: January 01, 2014
- Language: English
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I Shall Be Near to You Audiobook Summary
An extraordinary novel about a strong-willed woman who disguises herself as a man in order to fight beside her husband, inspired by the letters of a remarkable female soldier who fought in the Civil War.
Rosetta doesn’t want her new husband Jeremiah to enlist, but he joins up, hoping to make enough money that they’ll be able to afford their own farm. When Jeremiah leaves, Rosetta decides her true place is by his side, no matter what that means, and to be with him, she follows him into war.
With the army desperate for recruits, Rosetta has no trouble volunteering, although she faces an incredulous husband. Her strong will clashes with Jeremiah’s, and their marriage is tested by broken conventions, constant danger, war, and the fear that Rosetta will be discovered.
Rich with historical details and inspired by more than 250 documented accounts of the women who fought in the Civil War while disguised as men, I Shall Be Near To You is a courageous adventure, a woman’s search for meaning and individuality, and a poignant story of enduring love.
Praise for I Shall Be Near to You
“Astounding.” —Glamour
“Compellingly authentic.” —Elle
“This fascinating historical novel is beautifully written and emotionally charged. Using a female soldier’s point of view for the narration makes McCabe’s story refreshingly unique.” —Romantic Times
“McCabe has created a tough, realistic woman who is equally committed to being a good soldier and a good wife. I Shall Be Near to You is both a poignant love story and a gritty war experience, and is highly recommended.” —Historical Novels Review
“A beautiful and powerful story that offers a rare perspective on those who fought in the Civil War…Following a pair of newlyweds, so brave and loving and committed, navigate the horrors of war is heart-wrenching. In her deceptively simple prose, McCabe has delivered an unforgettable, haunting and well-researched take on history that has a rightful place on bookshelves next to the most timeless and celebrated of sagas.” —Free Lance-Star
“A gripping story, and McCabe’s writing gives it considerable impact; I Shall Be Near to You is a memorable addition to the literature of the Civil War.” —San Jose Mercury News
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I Shall Be Near to You Audiobook Narrator
Allyson Ryan is the narrator of I Shall Be Near to You audiobook that was written by Erin Lindsay McCabe
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I Shall Be Near to You Full Details
| Narrator | Allyson Ryan |
| Length | 10 hours 19 minutes |
| Author | Erin Lindsay McCabe |
| Category | |
| Publisher | Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group |
| Release date | April 27, 2024 |
| ISBN | 9780804193986 |
Subjects
The publisher of the I Shall Be Near to You is Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group. includes the following subjects: war, historical fiction, cross-dressing, civil war, 19th century, romance, female, women, soldier, wife, husband, warrior, disguised, disguise, adventure, love, rural, New York, lovers, tomboy, marriage, army, combat, antebellum, battle, Antietam, historical, realism, courage, Union, Ruth, Naomi, bible, allegory, fight, chick lit, first person, farm, letters, epistolary, opportunity, struggle, ambition, pursuit, historical romance, military, romance books, romance novels, military fiction, fiction, novels, war books, military books, fiction books, Fiction, Romance, Historical, General, Fiction, War & Military The BISAC Subject Code is Fiction, General, Historical, Romance
Additional info
The publisher of the I Shall Be Near to You is Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group. The imprint is Random House Audio. It is supplied by Penguin Random House Audio Publishing Group. The ISBN-13 is 9780804193986.
Global Availability
This book is only available in the United States.
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