Early ReviewersJacquelyn Cook

Ebook review copy; book to be published in trade paper as well as multi-format ebook; Classic inspirational historical romance in the tradition of Eugenia Price, Beverly Lewis, Robin Lee Hatcher; original editions of this four-book Civil War series were top sellers for Barbour Books, then again as the anthology MAGNOLIAS, and now in new editions with gorgeous covers. jacquelyncook.com Book One The River Between; Book Two The Wind Along The River, Book Three: River of Fire, all being republished in 2010.

Book Three in Cook's Georgia Civil War trilogy about the lives and settings of real people and famous antebellum homes. In SUNRISE she told the story of the Hays Mansion in Macon, Georgia; in THE GATES OF TREVALYAN she featured the people and plantations of Madison, Ga., and now, in THE GREENWOOD LEGACY, she tells the story of Greenwood Plantation in Thomasville, GA., a legendary estate that still exists (in private ownership)and has hosted twentieth century celebrities including Presidents. Writing in the tradition of Eugenia Price, Cook (a well-known inspirational author with more than 500,000 books sold) blends extensive research and factual details with fiction to bring real people and places to life. In The Greenwood Legacy, young Lavinia and Thomas Jones settle on the south Georgia frontier in the 1830's, establishing a plantation despite enormous hardships including heat, hostile native Americans, and, finally the devastation of the Civil War. A somewhat romantic view of plantation gentry and plantation life, but respectful of African American characters.

A Civil War historical in the tradition of Eugenia Price, mingling fictitious characters and real people. Set in the real middle-Georgia town of Madison, from 1840's to 1860's. Follows the joys and sorrows of a young woman who marries into one of the biggest plantation families. A big, rich read for history buffs. Second book in author's Civil War trilogy which began last year with SUNRISE. A clean read appropriate for Young Adult as well.