With This Pledge

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Amid the turmoil of the Civil War, Tamera Alexander crafts a poignant tale of love and sacrifice, drawing from historical accounts and real-life love letters. Elizabeth "Lizzie" Clouston, a governess with principles that conflict with the Southern Cause, finds herself in the midst of the Battle of Franklin, where her home becomes a Confederate field hospital. Tasked with assisting a military doctor, Lizzie faces harrowing decisions that could mean life or death for the wounded soldiers, including her childhood friend and fiancé, Towny. As she tends to a dying soldier, she promises to convey his last words to his mother, despite only knowing his first name. That night, Captain Roland Ward Jones, a decorated sharpshooter, makes Lizzie promise to intervene if the surgeon suggests amputating his leg. As Lizzie proves her dedication to the soldiers, Captain Jones grows to admire her, unaware of her engagement. Torn between her feelings for the captain and her commitment to Towny, Lizzie grapples with her moral beliefs and the promises she has made. Through Lizzie's journey from governess to nurse, Alexander explores themes of love, duty, and inner strength against the backdrop of one of the Civil War's bloodiest battles, leaving readers to reflect on their own resilience in the face of adversity.