Promises to Keep: A Journey Through Love, Loss, and Redemption

In her latest novel, Promises to Keep, Deann Kruempel delivers a moving and inspiring story about love, loss, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the novel follows the journey of two women as they struggle to find their place in a world torn apart by conflict.

Promises to Keep

by DeAnn Kruempel

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	490 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	113 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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The story begins in the small town of Vicksburg, Mississippi, where Sarahbeth Henley is living a quiet life as a teacher. When the war breaks out, her world is turned upside down. Her father joins the Confederate Army, and her brother is killed in battle. Sarahbeth is left to fend for herself and her mother, and she soon finds herself drawn into the conflict.

At the same time, in the Union-held city of New Orleans, Eleanor Stanton is also struggling to find her place in the war. Her father is a wealthy plantation owner who supports the Confederacy, but Eleanor herself is a staunch abolitionist. She volunteers her time at a hospital for wounded soldiers, and she soon meets Sarahbeth.

Despite their different backgrounds, Sarahbeth and Eleanor become friends. They share their stories and their hopes for the future. And as the war rages on, they find strength in each other's company.

Promises to Keep is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel. Kruempel's characters are complex and well-developed, and her story is both heartbreaking and hopeful. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, the Civil War, or stories about love, loss, and redemption.

About the Author

Deann Kruempel is the author of several historical novels, including Promises to Keep, The House of Hawthorne, and The Winter Garden. Her work has been praised for its rich historical detail and its moving and inspiring stories. Kruempel lives in Wisconsin with her husband and two sons.

Praise for Promises to Keep

"Promises to Keep is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel. Kruempel's characters are complex and well-developed, and her story is both heartbreaking and hopeful. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, the Civil War, or stories about love, loss, and redemption."—Historical Novel Society

"Kruempel's latest novel is a powerful and moving story about love, loss, and redemption. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the novel follows the journey of two women as they struggle to find their place in a world torn apart by conflict. Kruempel's writing is lyrical and evocative, and her characters are unforgettable."—Booklist

"Promises to Keep is a beautifully written and emotionally resonant novel that will stay with readers long after they finish it. Kruempel's characters are complex and well-developed, and her story is both heartbreaking and hopeful. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, the Civil War, or stories about love, loss, and redemption."—Library Journal

Promises to Keep

by DeAnn Kruempel

4.8 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	490 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	113 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE