Labeling Lincoln by Stephenia H. McGee

Author:Stephenia H. McGee
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Historical Christian, Clean romance, Presidential assassination, Mystery and adventure, Redemptive healing, Overcoming racism, Spies and espionage
ISBN: 9781635640045
Publisher: By The Vine Press
Published: 2018-08-17T00:00:00+00:00

“The Yanks are going to mock justice by pretending to try those whom they captured. They cannot revenge themselves on Booth—he is out of their power.”

John Surratt

George studied his reflection in the mirror to see if his nervousness manifested on his features. He had taken Lilly to evening meal each day since she had returned to Washington, and things had been going quite well. He’d been pleased to spend time with her and little Frankie, and had felt himself come alive these past days. In their company he could nearly forget the bloody war and the stench of prison. Where once he feared he may be slipping into madness, hope now swelled like a rising tide.

To think, soon he would start life anew! Gone were the days of sullen tents and restless soldiers. He could put it all behind him and focus on rebuilding his life at the plantation, Lilly at his side as they returned Westerly to all she had been before the war. Once matters were settled here, he would be spending each day with Lilly and Frankie. They would take long rides over the lands of Westerly before taking their leisure by the hearth in the study while the boy played on the rugs. And then, after the wedding, he would be blessed to spend each night in Lilly’s arms.

The thought shot spikes of desire through him he had to fight to dampen. He’d been years without the affections of a woman, and the thought of rediscovering those affections with Lilly made his blood feel as though it had been put to the fire. He combed back his freshly cut locks and looked at the gentleman he’d known before the war staring back at him from the looking glass. His eyes brimmed with hope that the former years could be washed away, and that he could return to the life he’d known before all of these horrors had commenced.

George reached into his pocket and pulled out a slim gold band, studying it and hoping it would fit her delicate finger. He’d wanted to give her a ring with an emerald or diamond, but the Confederate notes he had were worthless, and he’d need the remaining silver to get the lands of Westerly working again. Surely, Lilly would not mind. George smiled. No, a working class woman would not turn her nose up to simplicity as the spoiled belles would do. Yes, she was the perfect choice for the new lady of Westerly. Mother would be so thrilled to have both her sons wed that she would not begrudge him marrying below their station.

George tucked the ring back into his pocket and straightened his cravat. All that remained was the nagging feeling of worry he could not shake. Would Lilly accept him? He clenched his teeth and tried to brush the thought aside. Of course she would. Though she’d seemed hesitant at first, the lady had begun to soften toward him these past few days and her demure glances had given him hope.

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