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Within weeks of arriving in England, Felicity with the aide of her new friend, Reverend Myles, uncovers
the shocking past of her grandparents. Felicity learns the hard way, that not all appears as it is on the
surface of the elite of society. Will her virtues be altered when greed, power, lust and the suppression
of the truth test her own belief system and those of others around her?
Doves Collect series begins by expressing both viewpoints of The Civil War. As was the case in the
neighboring states of "The Mason Dixon Line" friends and families often fought against one another.
The reader chooses what book they wish to start the series, "Virtuous Dove" or "Rebel Dove". Such an
approach affords the readers to take a holiday from their present challenges to observe how the
characters survived a period of history just as dangerous and charged as our own.
"Rebel Dove" comes to life with all the energy, passion, and brashness of America in her tumultuous
youth while "Virtuous Dove" captures a sedate traditional look on life as it was in Victoria England.
Felicity- A sweet, demure, and virtuous daughter of the South, Elise- Passionate, rebellious and
manipulative spoiled Southern Belle. One will lose everything to fight for what is right. The other will
forgiveness and true love.
Two women whose paths are destined to cross when unforeseen circumstances lead them to post Civil
War in "Dove’s Migration" book three followed by the Industrial Age in "Soiled Dove" book four.
the shocking past of her grandparents. Felicity learns the hard way, that not all appears as it is on the
surface of the elite of society. Will her virtues be altered when greed, power, lust and the suppression
of the truth test her own belief system and those of others around her?
Doves Collect series begins by expressing both viewpoints of The Civil War. As was the case in the
neighboring states of "The Mason Dixon Line" friends and families often fought against one another.
The reader chooses what book they wish to start the series, "Virtuous Dove" or "Rebel Dove". Such an
approach affords the readers to take a holiday from their present challenges to observe how the
characters survived a period of history just as dangerous and charged as our own.
"Rebel Dove" comes to life with all the energy, passion, and brashness of America in her tumultuous
youth while "Virtuous Dove" captures a sedate traditional look on life as it was in Victoria England.
Felicity- A sweet, demure, and virtuous daughter of the South, Elise- Passionate, rebellious and
manipulative spoiled Southern Belle. One will lose everything to fight for what is right. The other will
forgiveness and true love.
Two women whose paths are destined to cross when unforeseen circumstances lead them to post Civil
War in "Dove’s Migration" book three followed by the Industrial Age in "Soiled Dove" book four.
The 19th Century was an incredible time of
misguided they seem by today’s standards.
Those who were fortunate to be born into
change and suppression. A great emphasis
was placed on values, no matter how
misguided they seem by today’s standards.
Those who were fortunate to be born into
wealth, lived a life of privilege, while others
the 21st century find hard to believe
possible.
Discover how Felicity Phelps, an Abolitionist
from a small community off the Chesapeake,
survives, after witnessing her mother and
father tragically killed while aiding and
abetting a family of runners. Felicity, finds
herself homeless and shunned by the
people, she once thought of as friends.
Even her older brother Erasmus, embittered
and ashamed of his parents' actions, casts
her aside. Barren and penniless, Felicity
reluctantly contacts a distant uncle, Edwin
Robbins, from London, England, her beloved
grandmother’s homeland, rather than face
being sent to the poor farm.
Although Mr. Robbins appears to be
generous with traveling arrangements to
England, Felicity must accept that the life she
once lived as the heiress of a prosperous
tobacco and shipping business is over.
Reduced to accept a teaching position at a
local school near Devon England, Felicity
must live with complete strangers, the local
Vicar, Benjamin Myles and his newly wed wife
Lavinia, old friends of the family.
misguided they seem by today’s standards.
Those who were fortunate to be born into
change and suppression. A great emphasis
was placed on values, no matter how
misguided they seem by today’s standards.
Those who were fortunate to be born into
wealth, lived a life of privilege, while others
the 21st century find hard to believe
possible.
Discover how Felicity Phelps, an Abolitionist
from a small community off the Chesapeake,
survives, after witnessing her mother and
father tragically killed while aiding and
abetting a family of runners. Felicity, finds
herself homeless and shunned by the
people, she once thought of as friends.
Even her older brother Erasmus, embittered
and ashamed of his parents' actions, casts
her aside. Barren and penniless, Felicity
reluctantly contacts a distant uncle, Edwin
Robbins, from London, England, her beloved
grandmother’s homeland, rather than face
being sent to the poor farm.
Although Mr. Robbins appears to be
generous with traveling arrangements to
England, Felicity must accept that the life she
once lived as the heiress of a prosperous
tobacco and shipping business is over.
Reduced to accept a teaching position at a
local school near Devon England, Felicity
must live with complete strangers, the local
Vicar, Benjamin Myles and his newly wed wife
Lavinia, old friends of the family.
| To read an excerpt from 'Virtuous Dove' click here |
“Virtuous Dove”, wow, I don’t even know where to begin. The novel was splendid! Taking place
during the nineteenth century, the novel portrays the lives of men and women, both young and old,
to the characters. The way Linda Daly created the characters; it made me feel as if I had known them
my entire life! It takes a great and eminent author to create that effect. Whether you are interested in
the Civil War or not, you will love the book! Take my word for it!
Number 1 book
Lynne - Virginia 5 of 5 stars
After I read the first review, I decided to pick the book up myself. Let me tell you, "Virtuous Dove" is
the best book I have ever read. The author, Linda Daly, created a brilliant masterpiece, that not only
teaches you about the civil war, but how other people dealt with the situations during this era. She
does a magnificent job creating each image, and describing each place and event. I fell in love with
the characters instantly. The way Mrs. Daly expresses each characters emotions in great depth, it's
unbelievable. The characters became closer than friends, I thought of them as my family. Please take
my advice, read the book. I guarantee you'll love it just as much as I have.
during the nineteenth century, the novel portrays the lives of men and women, both young and old,
to the characters. The way Linda Daly created the characters; it made me feel as if I had known them
my entire life! It takes a great and eminent author to create that effect. Whether you are interested in
the Civil War or not, you will love the book! Take my word for it!
Number 1 book
Lynne - Virginia 5 of 5 stars
After I read the first review, I decided to pick the book up myself. Let me tell you, "Virtuous Dove" is
the best book I have ever read. The author, Linda Daly, created a brilliant masterpiece, that not only
teaches you about the civil war, but how other people dealt with the situations during this era. She
does a magnificent job creating each image, and describing each place and event. I fell in love with
the characters instantly. The way Mrs. Daly expresses each characters emotions in great depth, it's
unbelievable. The characters became closer than friends, I thought of them as my family. Please take
my advice, read the book. I guarantee you'll love it just as much as I have.
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