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SUMMARY: The War Between the States may be over for the rest of the country, but not for Kit Weston. Disguised as a boy, she's come to New York City to kill Baron Cain, the man who stands between her and Risen Glory, the South Carolina home she loves. But unknown to Kit, the Yankee war hero is more than her bitterest enemy—he's also her guardian. And he'll be a lot harder to kill than she's figured on . . . Believing that Kit's a boy, Cain offers the grubby rapscallion a job in his stable. But he has no idea what he's in for, and it's not long before the hero of Missionary Ridge discovers the truth. His scamp of a stable boy is a strong-willed, violet-eyed beauty who's hell-bent on driving him crazy. Two hard-headed, passionate people . . . Two stubborn opponents with tender souls . . . Sometimes wars of the heart can only be won through the sweetest of surrenders.

the War Between The States May Be Over For The Rest Of The Country, But Not For Kit Weston. Disguised As A Boy, She's Come To New York City To Kill Baron Cain, The Man Who Stands Between Her And Risen Glory, The South Carolina Home She Loves. But Unknown To Kit, The Yankee War Hero Is More Than Her Most Bitter Enemy-he's Also Her Guardian. And He'll Be A Lot Harder To Kill Than She's Figured On...

Believing That Kit's A Boy, Cain Offers The Grubby Rapscallion A Job In His Stable. But He Has No Idea What He's In For, And It'snot Long Before The Hero Of Missionary Ridge Discovers The Truth. His Scamp Of A Stable Boy Is A Strong-willed, Violet-eyed Beauty Who's Hell-bent On Driving Him Crazy.

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this Rewritten, Retitled Version Of Phillips's 1984 Risen Glory Is A Classic Tale Of The Reconstruction Era, Featuring A Young Southern Hellion Who Will Do Anything To Reclaim Her Plantation, A Northern War Hero Who Finds Himself In Possession Of Said Plantation And Guardian Of The Girl, And An Abundance Of Well-defined Secondary Characters. It Goes Without Saying That Baron Cain Is Definitely A Hero Of The First Tier; But While He Has Some Trust Issues That He Eventually Overcomes With The Help Of The Heroine It Is Kit Weston's Transformation From A Fiery, Reckless Teenager Into A Strong, Determined, Courageous Woman That Is Truly Memorable. Skillfully Weaving Issues Of Politics, Power, Slavery, Poverty, And Social Class Into The Plot, This Historical May Not Be What Readers Expect From Phillips, But Her Strong Characters, Lively Humor, And Excellent Pacing Are All There. Phillips Is A Best-selling, Rita Award-winning Writer And Lives In The Chicago Area. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.

The War Between the States may be over for the rest of the country, but not for Kit Weston. Disguised as a boy, she's come to New York City to kill Baron Cain, the man who stands between her and Risen Glory, the South Carolina home she loves. But unknown to Kit, the Yankee war hero is more than her bitterest enemyhe's also her guardian. And he'll be a lot harder to kill than she's figured on . . . Believing that Kit's a boy, Cain offers the grubby rapscallion a job in his stable. But he has no idea what he's in for, and it's not long before the hero of Missionary Ridge discovers the truth. His scamp of a stable boy is a strong-willed, violet-eyed beauty who's hell-bent on driving him crazy. Two hard-headed, passionate people . . . Two stubborn opponents with tender souls . . . Sometimes wars of the heart can only be won through the sweetest of surrenders. This book is an updated version of the original title, (https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/373609.Risen_Glory) Risen Glory. Two hard-headed, passionate people . . . Two stubborn opponents with tender souls . . . Sometimes wars of the heart can only be won through the sweetest of surrenders.The War Between the States may be over for the rest of the country, but not for Kit Weston. Disguised as a boy, she's come to New York City to kill Baron Cain, the man who stands between her and Risen Glory, the South Carolina home she loves. But unknown to Kit, the Yankee war hero is more than her bitterest enemy—he's also her guardian. And he'll be a lot harder to kill than she's figured on . . .Believing that Kit's a boy, Cain offers the grubby rapscallion a job in his stable. But he has no idea what he's in for, and it's not long before the hero of Missionary Ridge discovers the truth. His scamp of a stable boy is a strong-willed, violet-eyed beauty who's hell-bent on driving him crazy. Das Leben ist voller Überraschungen: Wutentbrannt reist die junge Kit Weston nach New York. Ihr Ziel: Der neue Besitzer ihrer Plantage muss weg! Doch Baron Cain durchschaut schnell, dass sein neuer Stallbursche in Wahrheit eine Lady mit teuflischem Temperament und viel Courage ist. Kurzerhand verfrachtet er die junge Dame in ein vornehmes Pensionat. Drei Jahre später begegnen sich Kit und Cain erneut. Sofort fliegen die Funken zwischen ihnen von neuem. Doch diesmal ist es nicht der Zorn, der ihre Herzen entflammt, sondern die Liebe. Das aber würden sich die beiden hitzigen Dickköpfe niemals eingestehen .. The turbulent, passionate story of two Civil War survivors. A spirited young woman, Kit Weston has lost her Southern home and family in the war. Baron Cain, a northerner, now owns her beloved plantation Risen Glory. Kit would like to murder him. But since she is an orphan, much to her horror, he is appointed as her guardian. Both are headstrong and independent, yet there is a powerful attraction between them. The war between their wills--and their hearts--is just beginning The War Between the States may be over for the rest of the country, but not for Kit Weston. Disguised as a boy, she's come to New York City to kill Baron Cain, the man who stands between her and Risen Glory, the South Carolina home she loves. But unknown to Kit, the Yankee war hero is more than her most bitter enemy -- he's also her guardian. And he'll be a lot harder to kill than she's figured on....