Only the Gallant - The Medal, Bk 3 Author:Kerry Newcomb THE MEDAL — From a nation born of strife and christened with patriots' blood, there arose a dynasty of soldiers: the McQueens. They were a clan hungry for adventure, a family whose fiery spirit would kindle the flame of a country's freedom. Keeping that flame through the generations would take more than merely courage and determination. It would ... more »take a sacred legacy they called The Medal.
ONLY THE GALLANT
The year is 1863 and the Confederacy is on the run. After narrowly escaping death at the hands of a mob in New Orleans, young Union solider Jesse McQueen faces disgrace and court-martial -- in service of a higher, hidden glory. As a spy behind Confederate lines, he will intercept crucial information that could provide the turning point in a bloody, tragic war. But the young daredevil finds himself playing the part of turncoat and Confederate officer all too well, as infatuation for an indomitable Rebel belle becomes a deeper, more dangerous sentiment. Even with the powerful symbol of patriotism and duty that he wears around his neck, Jesse needs all the courage he can muster to resolve the uncivil war raging inside his own head and heart.« less