Connie Heyer Hansen's New Book 'Biscuits & Bullets: The Story of Jennie Wade' is a Historical Novel on the Life of a Woman Who Was an Innocent War Victim
MANITOWOC, Wis., October 28, 2021 (Newswire.com) - Fulton Books Author, Connie Heyer Hansen, a Christian writer and an avid Civil War reenactor; has completed her most recent book "Biscuits & Bullets: The Story of Jennie Wade": an insightful retelling of Jennie Wade's life, a civilian woman who was the only direct civilian casualty in the Battle of Gettysburg. Her tragic death became known throughout history, but what was her life like before that stray bullet ended her twenty years of life? In this story, Jennie Wade steps out from the woman in the myth. Here, she becomes a real person with dreams, hopes, secrets, and thoughts.
Hansen shares, "Gettysburg! To most people, the very name conjures up images of war, death, destruction, horrified screams, and all manner of damage and ruin. But to three people growing up there in the mid-1860s, it was simply home. Jennie Wade, Jack Skelly, and Wesley Culp played tag in the streets, tossed pebbles into Rock Creek, and fished from its banks. They shared each other's secrets and dreams of the future. But none foresaw what would happen when war reached their little town. Gettysburg is situated a mere ten miles north of the Mason-Dixon Line, a hub where over half a dozen roads converge. So when war started, it was not inconceivable that the village would, sooner or later, be touched by it. And touch it, it did! For three days in July 1863, the battle raged in and around the town until, when it was over, a village that numbered about two thousand souls suddenly found itself caring for over twenty thousand wounded from both sides. In the midst of all the tragedy, three friends emerged. One joined the Union Army, the other the Confederate Army, and Jennie stayed behind. War, like death, will not be ignored, and it came to visit each of them in its own way. Life too holds many secrets, including how it ends. As close as the three were in life, they would never learn each other's secret ending."
Published by Fulton Books, Connie Heyer Hansen's book is an interesting account that does not claim to be completely historically correct but is most assuredly based on fact. The author allows the reader to walk along Jennie Wade in that small town where she spent her first down to the last breath of her life.
This tale is recommended for those who are interested to know more about this woman and her seemingly compelling story.
Readers who wish to experience this riveting work can purchase "Biscuits & Bullets: The Story of Jennie Wade" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes and Noble.
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Source: Fulton Books
