In his twelfth novel, author Jefferson Flanders tells the intertwined story of Nantucket islanders Gabriel North and Charlotte Hathaway during the Civil War, a story of faith, love, and sacrifice in extraordinary times.
From windswept island beaches to fiercely contested battlefields, North to Nantucket immerses readers in the heartbreak and courage of a tragic conflict whose unresolved questions still challenge Americans today.
AUTHOR’S NOTE:
My lifelong interest in the Civil War began with a visit to Gettysburg as a boy. Years later, when I found Nantucket’s monument to the 73 men who died in the conflict—a striking number for such a small community—I was prompted to learn more. What I discovered in researching the resilience of island life during the war inspired me when I imagined Gabriel and Charlotte’s story.
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Cover design and illustration by Taylor Coughlin
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