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An extraordinary novel about a strong-willed woman who disguises herself as a man in order to fight beside her husband in the Civil War.Rosetta doesnt want her new husband, Jeremiah, to enlist, but he joins up, hoping to make enough money that theyll be able to afford their own farm someday. When Jeremiah leaves, Rosetta decides her true place is by his side, no matter what that means,and follows him into war.Rich with historical details and inspired by the many women who fought in the Civil War while disguised as men, I Shall Be Near To You is a courageous adventure, a womans search for meaning and individuality, and a poignant story of enduring love.,
About the Author
ERIN LINDSAY McCABE studied literature and history at University of California, Santa Cruz, earned a teaching credential at California State University, Chico, and taught high school English for seven years before completing her MFA in Creative Writing at Saint Mary's College of California in 2010. She has taught Composition at both St. Mary's College and Butte College.
Erin loved writing from the moment she learned how-- cutting her teeth on sock puppet plays, bad poetry, short stories from the point of view of her horse. Now she prefers to focus on historical fiction-- a perfect outlet for a former diarist and pen pal letter writer.
A California native, Erin lives in the Sierra Foothills with her husband, son, and a small menagerie that includes one dog, four cats, two horses, ten chickens, and three goats (hopefully with Spring babies on the way!) .
