Risking the Dream

Between Two Flags #6

by Lee Roddy

The chance of a dream is within reach...

Gideon Tugwell sets out for Richmond, Virginia, to become a writer, but the newspaper job he was hoping for goes to another boy. He soon finds work, though, smuggling articles past battle lines to a Richmond newspaper. The dangerous assignment could land him in trouble with the Confederate authorities, but it's an opportunity he can't pass up.

Emily Lodge's difficult relationship with her slave-holding cousin William finally reaches a turning point when she interferes one too many times with William's treatment of his slaves. Forced to leave Briarstone, Emily finds herself with no money and nowhere to go. If only she could obtain another pass that would allow her to go home to Illinois in time for Christmas...

Nat Travis, working back in the house at Briarstone, becomes the target of jealousy and deceit from William's new body slave, Levi. When Levi frames Nat for stealing, William decides to sell Nat to the Deep South — where he would surely die young. Is Nat's hope for freedom forever lost?

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Book 6 of Between Two Flags. Arriving in Richmond, Gideon learns the writing job promised him has been filled. He soon finds work carrying messages across enemy lines. When word arrives that his farm is in danger, Gideon must decide to stay or go.

Genres: Historical Fiction

175 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 2000

About the author

Lee Roddy's journalism career began as a radio drama script writer. He has been a newspaper and radio broadcast executive with experience in advertising agencies and public relations. His award-winning newspaper was sold in 1973, and he is presently a full-time Christian writer. On the West Coast he writes and edits for prominent Christian leaders. He has taught many writing courses including sessions at Mount Herman Christian Writers Conference and Biola College. He is the author of numerous books and his published items number in the thousands both for secular and Christian publications. As a lifelong history buff he has written hundreds of newspaper columns on the subject. For several years he wrote and narrated the radio series "Your American Heritage." Mr. Roddy is a graduate of Los Angeles State College and lives in California with his wife near Disneyland. He has two grown children.

Reviews

[Priscilla Schelling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Deeper in the series, Risking the Dream leads the reader on in suspense as the main characters struggle to make sense of what they know is right and follow their paths accordingly. This story is full of "I HAVE TO TURN THE PAGE AND KEEP READING" adventure!

[Gracie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really, really like this series. But I was a little disappointed with the ending. I feel like there should be another book. It was so good!