Cease Firing

Cease Firing is a novel written by Mary Johnston, an American author known for her historical fiction. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the lives of two families - the Careys and the Camerons - who are divided by their loyalties to the Union and Confederacy. The main character, Madge Carey, is a young woman who is engaged to a Confederate soldier, Jack Cameron. However, when her brother is killed in battle, Madge begins to question her loyalty to the Confederacy and the war. Meanwhile, Jack's sister, Kate, is a nurse for the Union army and falls in love with a Union soldier, Tom. As the war rages on, the families are torn apart by their conflicting beliefs and the tragedy of war. Cease Firing explores themes of love, loyalty, and the devastating impact of war on families and individuals. Johnston's writing style is praised for its vivid descriptions and historical accuracy, making the novel a compelling read for those interested in the Civil War era. Overall, Cease Firing is a powerful story of love and loss set against the backdrop of one of America's most tumultuous periods in history.1912. Johnston, an American novelist, wrote books that combine romance with history. She is chiefly remembered for To Have and to Hold, a story of colonial Virginia, and its successor, Audrey. She also wrote two novels that were Civil War stories, including this volume, Cease Firing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.