Minnesota Bride by Lisa Prysock

Author:Lisa Prysock [Prysock, Lisa]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Christian Fiction, Civil War, novella, Christian Historical Fiction, Antebellum Era, Civil War Era, historical romance novella, Christian short reads, Abraham Lincoln, inspirational short reads, quick read romance, inspirational romance, Western Romance, war, historical American frontier romance, American Classic, Christian historical romance, Christian short read romance, western & frontier Christian romance, Victorian romance, victorian
Publisher: Lisa Prysock
Published: 2020-03-17T05:00:00+00:00

“How do you like Richmond, so far?” Melody asked, directing her question to Varina Davis at dinner when an uncomfortable silence descended upon them.

“I’m not sure yet, to be honest. We’ve not been here but a few days and there is still so much to unpack. I think we are too close to Washington, but then my dear husband reminds me we have the mountains to protect us from attack.” Varina waved a servant away from her side, declining a serving of butternut squash soup garnished with tarragon and parsley.

“The mountains are indeed a fortress,” Melody replied, tasting some of the soup. “Perhaps I can be of some assistance to you with the unpacking. I very much like to organize things. I helped my mother with the unpacking when we moved.” Then she wished she hadn’t brought up her mother. It was far too dangerous to discuss with the Davis family.

“I may prevail upon you for such help, but only if you truly enjoy it. Where did you say your family is from?” Varina inquired, confirming her regret for having brought up the subject.

“I’m from the Jenkins of western Virginia.” That much was true. Melody didn’t dare glance at Charles. She had no choice but to leave out some of the truth regarding her maiden name to protect her true identity. If they knew she was the daughter of a governor from Minnesota, they’d turn them out into the streets at once. Varina merely nodded and tasted some of her salad greens with the vinaigrette dressing. Then after a few bites, she added, “We knew some Jenkins in Mississippi. I was a Howell before I married my darling husband.”

“My private secretary tells me you also graduated from West Point and we both fought in the Mexican War,” Davis said, turning to Charles. “I think I have a vague recollection of you from then. My memory isn’t what it used to be.”

Charles nodded. “Some of the happiest and most challenging days of my life were at West Point, though I was there later than you on both counts. I was only in the Mexican War for the last year. Young and inexperienced, but braver than I probably am today.”

Davis chuckled and tasted some of his meal. “Age and experience will do that. As a cadet at West Point, my fellow students and I got into a good deal of fun and trouble. The most memorable trouble was due to an incident we called the Eggnog Riot.”

“The Eggnog Riot?” Charles laughed, accepting a second helping of the main course when it was offered by a liveried servant. “I don’t believe I’ve heard about that one.”

Beau Danville groaned and began buttering a dinner roll with a look of boredom appearing on his face. “You’ve told that story so many times, but if it pleases you, I’m sure my friend will enjoy it and I will suffer through hearing it again.” Mr. Danville was much older than what Melody had expected, closer in age to Davis.

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