Promise Bridge

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A powerful debut novel of friendship, love, and family set in the segregated pre-Civil War South. "This is a promise bridge, and it bridges a promise flowing from your heart to mine. It can't never be broken...the promise is part of you now, understand." Thus begins an unlikely friendship between Hannelore Blessing, a plantation mistress, and a slave girl named Livie. As the young women are launched on a harrowing journey of awakening filled with shared risks and nurtured promises amid whispers of the Underground Railroad and the rising tension preceding the Civil War, they discover their ability to trust, love, and ultimately take action. Aided by Colt, a devoted suitor hoping to win her heart, Hannah comes to understand that true friendship means letting go, so that Livie can be free to find a life and destiny all her own. However, a vicious slave catcher stalks the two women-and his unseemly motives and relentless pursuit threaten all that Hannah holds dear, as well as put her loved ones in unimaginable danger.

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""Promise Bridge" is a courageous novel that never ceases to surprise and delight with unexpected twists and startling revelations."
-Mary Mackey, author of "The Widow's War"

""Promise Bridge" is a stunning debut that is sure to become a classic. With gorgeous writing and characters you'll come to love, Eileen Clymer Schwab has written a beautiful story of a young woman's awakening during the volatile years preceding the Civil War."
-Maryann McFadden, author of "The Richest Season" and "So Happy Together"

Author Bio

Long intrigued by the transitional period just before the Civil War,Eileen Clymer Schwabis the author of novels set during that period, includingShadow of a Quarter MoonandPromise Bridge.