Once in a blue moon, a novel resonates so deeply with me I want to tell the world. The novel Some Glad Morning by Gary C. Horton is just such a novel. If you read only one novel this year, make it this one. You won't regret it. In fact, it may very well change how you look at novels for the rest of your life.
Some Glad Morning reminds me of the bestseller Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, but with more heart, more soul. Some Glad Morning has a magical way of touching us down deep.
The protagonist, Ransom MacTavish, is a destitute farm boy who captures our heart on the first page. When he leaves the farm in South Carolina to fight in the First World War, we willing follow. In one of the most heartbreaking scenes you are ever likely to experience we witness Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant. Afterwards, he is left with the love letters of a wealthy Charleston lady. Once home, Ransom confronts the demons of greed and racism to prove himself worthy of the lady's affection.
While Some Glad Morning has a strong love story, it is more, much more. Like a knight's quest for his lady, Ransom is propelled by his heart. His journey is our journey and his courage gives us hope. Mr. Horton has an extraordinary gift for touching us deeply. I'm sure you will find his novel resonates emotionally like few other stories.
Like a knight of old, Ransom must face monsters. However, in this tale set during Prohibition in the Old South, the monsters are racism, poverty and relentless pig-headed stupidity. Ransom is both innocent and courageous. He delivers us to a heartwarming message of hope that will resonate in your heart for a very long time.
Within a few sentences you will realize you are in the hands of a seasoned storyteller, a master of his craft. The characters are rendered flawlessly and the settings richly visual and charged with emotion. There are countless unforgettable scenes in Some Glad Morning, but one you will never get out of your mind is the battlefield scene of Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant.
Some Glad Morning takes us back to a more simple time. Mr. Horton artfully shows the ugliness as well. We are shocked in the aftermath of a lynching, but still, amazingly, the decency of some people shines through.
I saw how each one of us is on a journey and we are tested to see if we are strong enough to go the distance for our greatest love. Some Glad Morning is a tremendous story, one I'm sure you will remember for a long time.
Some Glad Morning reminds me of the bestseller Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier, but with more heart, more soul. Some Glad Morning has a magical way of touching us down deep.
The protagonist, Ransom MacTavish, is a destitute farm boy who captures our heart on the first page. When he leaves the farm in South Carolina to fight in the First World War, we willing follow. In one of the most heartbreaking scenes you are ever likely to experience we witness Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant. Afterwards, he is left with the love letters of a wealthy Charleston lady. Once home, Ransom confronts the demons of greed and racism to prove himself worthy of the lady's affection.
While Some Glad Morning has a strong love story, it is more, much more. Like a knight's quest for his lady, Ransom is propelled by his heart. His journey is our journey and his courage gives us hope. Mr. Horton has an extraordinary gift for touching us deeply. I'm sure you will find his novel resonates emotionally like few other stories.
Like a knight of old, Ransom must face monsters. However, in this tale set during Prohibition in the Old South, the monsters are racism, poverty and relentless pig-headed stupidity. Ransom is both innocent and courageous. He delivers us to a heartwarming message of hope that will resonate in your heart for a very long time.
Within a few sentences you will realize you are in the hands of a seasoned storyteller, a master of his craft. The characters are rendered flawlessly and the settings richly visual and charged with emotion. There are countless unforgettable scenes in Some Glad Morning, but one you will never get out of your mind is the battlefield scene of Ransom attending to his dying lieutenant.
Some Glad Morning takes us back to a more simple time. Mr. Horton artfully shows the ugliness as well. We are shocked in the aftermath of a lynching, but still, amazingly, the decency of some people shines through.
I saw how each one of us is on a journey and we are tested to see if we are strong enough to go the distance for our greatest love. Some Glad Morning is a tremendous story, one I'm sure you will remember for a long time.
About the Author:
I am delighted to recommend Some Glad Morning by Gary C. Horton. You can get a copy via Amazon and this link: Some Glad Morning. If you would prefer to listen to the book narrated by a highly talented voice actress, get the audio book. It is available here: Some Glad Morning Audio Book and narrated by the highly talented voice actress Janet Metzer.
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