Soldier for the Union - by William W Campbell (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Based on true accounts, Soldier for the Union is a gripping historical novel about the secret heroism of women who fought in disguise on the blood-soaked front lines of the Civil War.

"Compelling . . . meticulously researched, and beautifully written."-DeAnne Blanton, coauthor of They Fought Like Demons: Women Soldiers in the Civil War

As Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee lock horns across the Virginia countryside in the spring of 1864, Lyons and Cormac O'Connor enlist in the Union Army, concealing a dangerous secret.

When a battle wound lands Lyons in a field hospital, Major Jonathan Hart, a weary regimental surgeon, and his nurse, Sarah, discover the truth: Lyons is a woman.

Affection grows between the surgeon and the nurse as they struggle to keep Lyons out of the clutches of Grant's rapacious war machine. Their story comes to a devastating climax amid the carnage of Cold Harbor.

Drawing on hidden history and the overlooked role of women who fought, Soldier for the Union weaves together themes of trauma, healing, and the fragile bonds that sustain us in our darkest hours.

Rich in historical detail while vividly rendering the realities of Civil War medicine, Soldier for the Union honors the courage of those who chose to heal rather than destroy and offers an unconventional perspective on the conflict.

Review Quotes

"Gripping from the first page, Soldier for the Union provides a haunting, evocative glimpse into the hidden history of women who fought in the Civil War. Magnificently researched, rich in atmosphere and emotion-on par with Cold Mountain."-Victoria Heland, author of Mayfair Wager

"Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, Soldier for the Union is an engaging read that is as emotionally powerful as it is historically compelling. The rich cast of characters will move you, provoke you, and stay with you long after the final page." -Stella Leventoyannis Harvey, author of Finding Callidora

"A fascinating story that follows a Union army regimental hospital through General Grant's grinding Overland Campaign in 1864. Expertly researched, the logistics, surgical methods, and accepted medical treatments of the time make the chaotic world of Campbell's characters all the more convincing as they test their loyalties and growing bonds in the face of the unexpected."-Greg Michalson, publisher of Unbridled Books, former fiction editor at The Missouri Review

"If you require historical accuracy with your historical fiction, then Soldier for the Union should be your next read. This compelling narrative is meticulously researched and beautifully written. I couldn't put it down."-DeAnne Blanton, coauthor of They Fought Like Demons: Women Soldiers in the Civil War