In the spring of 1863, as the Civil War tightens its grip on Vicksburg, Mississippi, the Mississippi River carries more than supplies and soldiers.
Raised to honor duty and loyalty, she has already paid the price of war with her brother’s life. Her home stands high above the river, overlooking a city under siege, where cannon fire splits the sky and hunger stalks the streets. Survival has become a daily battle. Compassion has become a luxury few can afford.
But mercy has consequences.
When suspicion rises and loyalties are questioned, Clara must decide how much she is willing to risk for the man she saved. Love in wartime is dangerous. Trust is fragile. And forgiveness may be the hardest victory of all.
For readers who love emotionally powerful historical fiction filled with romance, moral conflict, and redemption, Mercy in a Time of War is a moving portrait of love born in the most unlikely of places. When history demands loyalty, will you choose hatred, or will you choose mercy?
