Author Randall Whaley's new book "The Clash of Sabers" is a stirring novel following the exploits of a young Southerner who joins the Confederate Army and falls in love
Recent release "The Clash of Sabers" from Page Publishing author Randall Whaley is a spellbinding tale of the Old South introducing Jim Bennett, son of a plantation owner who enlists in the cavalry to avenge the deaths of his father and brother, who were casualties of the Civil War. He participates in some of the most consequential events of the war, sustains grievous injuries at Gettysburg, and recovers to not only fight again but accompany General Lee to surrender at Appomattox before the long journey home to the girl he loves.
DIMMITT, Texas, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Randall Whaley is a US Navy pilot during the Vietnam War, former cattle rancher, and avid traveler who taught programming at the college level for twelve years and now resides in Dimmit, Texas. He has completed his new book "The Clash of Sabers": an evocative work that keeps the pages turning until the satisfying conclusion.
Young Jim Bennett grows up on a plantation in South Carolina. He learns to train fox hunting horses at an early age. In 1863 He lies about his age to join the Confederate cavalry. After about a week, he fights in the battle of Brandy Station with his horse and saber. Before thar he meets a beautiful southern belle at a barbeque dinner held for the army troops at Culpeper. He falls in love with her immediately. The battle of Brandy Station was the last battle that used sabers. The cavalry used carbines or pistols after that.
Jim is severely wounded at Culp's Hill at the battle of Gettysburg. Vicky prevails on her father to bring Jim to her house from the Army hospital. Jim recovers and is granted 30 days convalescent leave that he spends at Vicky's house. After his leave he returns to duty and is shortly promoted to sergeant. Jim fights in the battle of the Wilderness and helps defend Richmond while she is under siege.
Jim gets a battlefield promotion to 2nd Lieutenant and leads his platoon in the retreat to Appomattox where Lee surrenders to General Grant. Jim returns to his sweetheart in Culpepper when he leaves Appomattox.
Published by Page Publishing, Randall Whaley's engrossing book is an excellent choice for avid historical fiction readers.
Readers who wish to experience this engaging work can purchase "The Clash of Sabers" at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play, or Barnes and Noble.
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