Oct 10, 2017 christmas at carnton by tamera alexander. In this book, tamera alexander uses her attention into historical truth to. Tamera alexander amid war and the fading dream of the confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of christmasand of sacrificial love. Christmas at carnton audiobook tamera alexander audible. Christmas at carnton is a tale of emotional highs and lows that allow readers to experience the joy, sorrow, and hopes of women in a southern town surrounded by war, as well as witnessing the daily struggles of men who must come to grip with lifealtering wounds. Tamera alexander is a usa today bestselling novelist whose works have been awarded and nominated for numerous industryleading honors, including the christy award twotime winner, seventime finalist, the rita award twotime winner, fourtime finalist, the carol award, the maggie award, the booksellers best award, and library journals top.
Christmas at carnton a novella by tamera alexander and publisher thomas nelson hcc. Aletta prescott is a widow with a sixyearold son and another child on the way. Tamera alexander conveys the heartache and hardship of being a widow during the civil war era, even as she. This novella will come in all forms including ebook, and is 256 pages in length. Listen to unlimited audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android.
Dec 02, 2017 christmas at carnton by tamera alexander posted on december 2, 2017 by angela dueck under historical fiction amid war and the fading dream of the confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of christmasand of sacrificial love. Well, if her latest novella, christmas at carnton, is any indication, i need to get crackalackin on the rest of her work. Christmas at carnton 9780785222927 by tamera alexander. Christmas at carnton audiobook by tamera alexander. This tender love story between two wounded people whom god brings together for healing is a book readers will enjoy any. I havent read too many so i did not recognize specific characters, so i dont know if there are any tieins to other series. Christmas at carnton by tamara alexander is a christmas novella following in the vein of her previous southern plantation type of novels. Tamera alexander books list of books by author tamera alexander.
Though its called a novella, its actually a quite complete story, with very little feeling rushed or glossed over. Tamera alexander is a gifted writer who knows how to construct a plot and create characters you will care about. Fiction romance christian fiction historical fiction. Save up to 80% by choosing the etextbook option for isbn. Christmas at carnton introduces a new threebook seriesthe carnton novels set against the real history of carnton plantation in franklin, tennessee. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Amid the civil war, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of christmas and of sacrificial love. This novella was a great kickoff for the new threebook series. In this book, tamera alexander uses her attention into historical truth to create characters with heart and purpose. Set against the backdrop of the real history of carnton plantation in franklin, tennessee, christmas at carnton is a story of hope renewed and faith restored.
Set in the mid 1800s during the time of the civil war, christmas at carnton deals with the casualties, harshness, bareness and heartache of that period. Tamera alexander is one of those authors, and i really wondered if her writings were all that they were hyped up to be. Read christmas at carnton a novella by tamera alexander available from rakuten kobo. Christmas at carnton by tamera alexander the librariosphere.
Tamera alexander is a usa today bestselling novelist whose works have been awarded and nominated for numerous industryleading honors, including the christy award twotime winner, seventime finalist, the rita award twotime winner, fourtime finalist, the carol award, the maggie award, the booksellers best award, and library journals top distinction, among others. Get the audiobook download of christmas at carnton by tamera alexander for free when you sign up for a 30day trial membership. Warren prescott aletta needs a way to support her growing family without her. Christmas at carnton is a good read if you like csa history. Christmas at carnton by tamera alexander, hardcover barnes.
Christmas at carnton 9780785222927, 97803104202 vitalsource. Christmas at carnton, the christmas novella kicks off the brand new threebook series by usa today bestselling author tamera alexander. Christmas at carnton by tamera alexander overdrive. Christmas at carnton by tamera alexander and devon oday. Listen to christmas at carnton by tamera alexander, devon oday for free with a 30 day free trial. Carnton novels, tamera alexanders newest southern series. Christmas at carnton tamera alexander audiobook download. Set against the backdrop of the carnton plantation, alexander once again brings tennessee history to life and beckons readers to step back in time. There are some authors i have given very poor ratings because they try to twist history and end up with a mess.
Christmas at carnton is a lovely introduction to the carnton series upcoming from tamera alexander. Dec 19, 2017 tamera alexander is one of those authors, and i really wondered if her writings were all that they were hyped up to be. Christmas at carnton 2017 is a novella by tamera alexander, and will be released on october 3, 2017. Tamera alexander is a usa today bestselling author who writes in the christian fiction genre. Christmas at carnton is titled as a novella but at 256 pages, reads more like a full on novel. Christmas at carnton by tamera alexander joy of reading. There is good development and by the time youre finished, youll feel satisfied rather than rushed or cheated. With a fulltime job and a precocious fiveyear old at home, this novella took me three days to read. Christmas at carnton is a story of hope renewed and faith restored at christmas. Tamera alexander is a usa today bestselling novelist whose works have been awarded and nominated for numerous industryleading honors, including the. Christmas at carnton by tamera alexander paperback.
There is good development and by the time youre finished, youll feel. With a small child in tow and another one ready to be born, mrs. Christmas at carnton by tamera alexander posted on december 2, 2017 by angela dueck under historical fiction amid war and the fading dream of the confederacy, a wounded soldier and a destitute widow discover the true meaning of christmasand of sacrificial love. Tamera is currently writing the first fulllength carnton novel that will release in december 2018. Christmas at carnton by tamera alexander overview this tender love story between two wounded people whom god brings together for healing is a book readers will enjoy anytimebut especially at christmas francine rivers, new york times bestselling author of redeeming love and a voice in the wind.
Set against the backdrop and history of the carnton plantation in franklin, tennessee, christmas at carnton is a story of hope renewed and faith restored at. Christmas at carnton carnton by tamera alexander book cover, description, publication history. Tamera alexander books list of books by author tamera. Christmas at carnton by tamera alexander overview this tender love story between two wounded people whom god brings together for healing is a book readers will enjoy anytimebut especially at christmas francine rivers, new york times bestselling author of redeeming love and a. Aug 24, 2017 christmas at carnton by tamera alexander a novella to launch a brand new threebook series. Tamera alexander conveys the heartache and hardship of being a widow during the civil war era, even as she invites us to take a deep breath, relax, and become absorbed in jake and alettas journey. The carnton plantation, franklin, tennesseecaptain jake winston is a confederate sharpshooter who suffers a head injury that may cause blindness. Buy christmas at carnton by tamera alexander in ebook format at koorong 97803104202. Tennessee, christmas at carnton is a story of hope renewed and faith restored at christmas. I delighted in the richness and vibrancy of aletta and jakes story and. Christmas at carnton the battle of franklin trust store. Perhaps in comparison to one of the authors full length books, its short, but happily its a full story.
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