Gary & Cathy Carr's newly released "Charleston 1861: A Moment in Time" is a beautiful historical romance set in the American South during a time of war

MEADVILLE, Pa., June 28, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Charleston 1861: A Moment in Time": a heart-stirring romance, is the creation of published author Gary Carr & Cathy Carr, husband and wife for forty-eight years who have been blessed as great-grandparents. Their interest in American history and genealogy was stoked after coming across family letters from the Civil War era.

The Carrs writes, "In a time of civil war, can two people find lasting love, when one is from the North and the other from the South?

"Beautiful and charming, Amanda Stuart lives a life of luxury in Charleston, South Carolina. Young and handsome, Thomas O'Brien is an Irish immigrant living in Brooklyn, New York. Their paths would not normally cross, but the onset of the war changes everything!

"Thomas is sent south by his father, a New York cotton broker to buy as much cotton as possible. 'Cotton is King' and everyone needs it for the war effort!

"Amanda's father joins forces with Thomas's father to corner the Charleston cotton market. If successful, they will become extremely rich, but Amanda's father walks a fine line between treason or loyalty!

"Meanwhile, Thomas meets Amanda, Mr. Stuart's daughter. Thomas courts, falls in love and marries beautiful Amanda. Circumstances however, place both Amanda and Thomas in danger! Will their Moment in Time survive?"

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Gary & Cathy Carr's new book is a tantalizing narrative inspired by the charm and beauty of Charleston, South Carolina.

The Carrs explore the timelessness of love set against a fleeting, rich backdrop of history, offering a poignant, layered tale that illustrates the lasting effects of devotion, ultimately a demonstration of how, no matter the complications of a temporary war-torn world, love will always win out in the end.

View a synopsis of "Charleston 1861: A Moment in Time" on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase"Charleston 1861: A Moment in Time" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about "Charleston 1861: A Moment in Time", contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

SOURCE Christian Faith Publishing