And They Called Her General Leigh

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Summary: Try to keep a straight face...
Review: Begins in Maryland, the beginning of the Civil War. General Alexander Davis and his wife, Mercy, never had sons. They did have a daughter, Leigh. General Davis went to Washington to serve with President Lincoln. Being female, Leigh could not serve in the war as a solder. However, the general had raised Leigh to be the son he never had. She could read, write, run the farm, track prey, hunt, and so much more!

Wanting to do her part for the war, Leigh would dress as a man and ride to the Union camp near Harper's Ferry and deliver much needed food. The men, thinking she was General Davis's son, called her General Lee. (Only a couple of the men in camp knew Leigh was female.)

Grant Sinclair was a spy for the Confederacy. He had been watching the Union camp for some time and was determined to learn the secrets surrounding "General Leigh". But Grant was noticed, shot twice, and left for dead. General Leigh and very young Private Jackson found him. Leigh took Grant home to nurse him back to health. Jackson went back to camp. Jackson also found "Special Order No. 191" telling of General Robert E. Lee's upcoming attack on his camp.

**** A very funny and delightful story! Just think of it, General Leigh and Grant in love. Generals Lee and Grant at war. Private Jackson on the North's side and Stonewall Jackson on the South's. There is a lot of play on words and names. Taken together, it is almost impossible to keep a straight face as you read. Recommended! ****

Reviewed by Detra Fitch of Huntress Reviews.

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Summary: A Very Refreshing Love-and-War Story!
Review: I immensely enjoyed this book. It had a lot of humor but most of all it had a lot of heart. You fall in love with all of the characters - not just the 2 main characters (Grant & Leigh). One of the most significant aspects of the book is the way it portrays the Civil War. Of course, it shows it as one of the most horrendous wars in American history but it also shows the people involved (on both sides) as having hearts that desperately wanted to do the "right" thing.
I highly recommend this book. It is a very fast page-turner - I read it in 2 days.

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Summary: Pretty Good read
Review: This is my first Janet Elaine Smith read. It was very enjoyable. Janet's combination of both humor and history weave an unforgettable and enjoyable tale. She used just the right amount of both elements to keep this reader turning the pages.I hated to see it end.
Her characters were not only believable, but lovable. If you want to enjoy a light hearted romp through the Civil War, read this book.