Published: Oct. 27, 2009
Words: 77079 (approximate)
Language: English

Ebook short description

Returning from the Civil War, Carl Owen finds the farm ruined and his father set to leave Virginia. Then Carl falls in love, and he battles a band of outlaws, a prairie fire, blizzards, a trackless waterless desert, and his own brother—all for the hand of feisty Ellen Bates. Book 1: The Owen Family Saga.

Extended description

Young cavalryman Carl Owen returns from the Civil War to find the family farm destroyed, his favorite brother dead, food scarce, and his father determined to leave the Shenandoah Valley to build a cattle empire in Colorado Territory. Crossing the continent, Carl falls in love with his brother's fiancée while set to wed another girl, but he might lose everything if the murderous thug Berto Acosta has his way. Carl battles a band of outlaws, a prairie fire, blizzards, a trackless waterless desert, and his own brother—all for the hand of feisty Ellen Bates.

"I finished The Man from Shenandoah at half-past midnight because I couldn’t put it down." - Utah Reader

"This is a book to prize, and not only for its gritty realism, exciting action, and compelling characters. The story further engages us by examining the ties that hold family and community together. Not many Westerns do that. Heartily recommended!" - Western Writer's Newsletter

Book 1: The Owen Family Saga

Tags

romance, adventure, action, family saga, civil war, war between the states, novel, colorado, virginia, conflict, western, cowboy, cowboys, western romance, western novel, western migration, westerns, settlers, cattle, post civil war, post civil war era, pioneers, pioneering, shenandoah valley, colorado territory, marsha ward

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eBook Trailer - The Man from Shenandoah by Marsha Ward
Author Marsha Ward introduces the Owen Family and their neighbors in a new eBook version of her first novel of post-Civil War America, chock full of action, romance, and adventure. Jennifer Hill-Russell of Roundtable Reviews said, "I found THE MAN FROM SHENANDOAH immediately mesmerizing."

Reviews

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Review by: Jan Brown on June 03, 2011 :
The southern men return from the civil war only to find their homes and land destroyed and learn who will never return. The Owen family decides to go find a relative in Colorado and bring along some other families for a new start. This was a different style of writing of a western story and it was a delightful read. It ends nicely enough not leaving you with major questions but leaves you wanting to read more about their lives and an excerpt is included leading you into the next book of the series.
(reviewed within a week of purchase)

Review by: Chuck Tyrell on May 05, 2011 :
Marsha Ward really does write Westerns with heart. And her Owen family saga is among the best you'll ever read. Learn what our ancestors did to build this land. Like the Man from Shenandoah. Highly recommended.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Sarah Bathurst on April 05, 2011 : (no rating)
all I can say is loved it!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Daron Fraley on Jan. 13, 2011 :
This book was a very enjoyable read, and felt quite authentic to the time period. The characters were well done with both vulnerable men and strong women, both of whom grow throughout the story. I don't normally read western novels, but I would recommend this book for all readers. I look forward to reading the sequel!
(reviewed long after purchase)

Review by: Karlene Browning on Nov. 03, 2009 : (no rating)
I really liked her book Trail of Storms. I'm excited to read this one.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Karlene Browning on Nov. 03, 2009 : (no rating)
I really liked her book Trail of Storms. I'm excited to read this one.
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Cindy Williams on Oct. 31, 2009 : (no rating)
Marsha Ward has a knack at creating and telling good stories. I highly recommend this book!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

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