The Lion of the South: The Scarlet Pimpernel Meets Gone with the Wind Romantic Civil War Novel: Clean and Wholesome

by Jessica James

FBT review:

Step back in time with "The Lion of the South" by Jessica James, a captivating romance novel that melds the intrigue of "The Scarlet Pimpernel" with the epic drama of "Gone with the Wind." Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, this clean and wholesome tale follows Julia Dandridge as she navigates a world torn apart by conflict, secrets, and deception. With the fate of her beloved brother hanging in the balance, Julia must unmask the mysterious figure known only as The Lion of the South. Winner of the 2019 John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction, this suspenseful historical fiction will keep you on the edge of your seat as you uncover the truth behind loyalty, sacrifice, and redemption. Immerse yourself in this enthralling story today.

Publisher Description:

The Scarlet Pimpernel meets Gone with the Wind in this suspenseful Civil War novel that leaves the lives of two men—and the destiny of a nation—in one woman's hands.

One woman holds the fate of the country in her hands. Can she allow her brother to die so that others might live?

Winner of the 2019 John Esten Cooke Award for Southern Fiction

AS THE CIVIL WAR grinds into its second year, a mysterious figure known only as THE LION OF THE SOUTH emerges from the shadows to rekindle the Confederacy's spirit of defiance.

JULIA DANDRIDGE returns to the Virginia home where she was raised, only to discover that the war has changed everything—and everyone—once dear to her.

With no one to turn to and nowhere to turn, Julia is caught in a tangled web of secrets and deception. The only way to save her beloved brother from the hangman's noose is to unmask the Lion—but who is he?

When she finally discovers the enigmatic hero's true identity, Julia sets off on a desperate journey to stop the vengeful plot she helped set in motion, determined to save the two men whose lives hang in the balance—and redeem herself from the deadly mistake she has made.

From award-winning author Jessica James comes another suspenseful historical fiction novel that will keep you turning pages.