Thank you so much for hosting “Two Brothers: One North, One South” on TOCWOC – A Civil War Blog and writing a very nice review. I spent three years on historical research before determining that there was sufficient material to write a novel closely based on real people and events. This meant that only a few created characters and circumstances were necessary to benefit the telling of the story. The inclusion of the Cary’s was intended to demonstrate the involvement and strong support of Southern women for the Confederate Cause and how the role of women was forever changed in American culture. As William’s Maryland Battalion was active from May of 1861 and Clifton’s 6th Maryland was not engaged in battle until mid 1863, there was simply more usable material about the Confederate side. My intention to be even-handed in treatment of the brothers was thus limited to swinging the story’s focus from the Southern to the Northern side as the war progressed to its conclusion. Thanks again for your consideration . . . it’s an honor for “Two Brothers” to be reviewed on TOCWOC – A Civil War Blog.

Cordially,

David H. Jones