readingwithbecs
Written on Nov 13, 2018
"When Major Gryffth Hockaday is called to the front lines of the Civil War, his new bride is left to care for her husband's 300-acre farm and infant son. A mere teenager herself, Placidia must endure the darkest days of the war on her own. By the time Major Hockaday returns two years later, she is bound for jail, accused of having borne a child in his absence and murdering it. What transpired in the two years he was away? Inspired by a true incident, this saga reveals how that generation -- and the next -- began to see their world anew." -- Back cover.
- ISBN10 1410497887
- ISBN13 9781410497888
- Publish Date 22 March 2017 (first published 10 January 2017)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 9 August 2023
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Thorndike Press Large Print
- Edition Large type / large print edition
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 330
- Language English
Reviews
chymerra
Written on Jun 7, 2016
I have read plenty of Civil War Era books to know when one is good or not. This is a good one. The plot is fantastic and for the author to use letters and journals to tell a story that is horrendous was wonderful. She seamlessly weaved the letters and journal into a spellbound story that you can’t put down.
I will say that there are several twists in this story. I called one of them but the other one (which was told by Charlie’s perspective) really surprised and haunted me after I was done reading the book. I just wanted to take Placidia and give her a huge hug.
How many stars will I give The Second Mrs Hockaday? 5
Why? It is a beautifully written book with several twists in the plot.
Will I reccomend it to family and friends? Yes
Will I reread it? Yes
Age range? Adult on up.
Why? There are scenes of rape, beating of slaves (post beating) and some extreme and gory violence.