{"product_id":"difficult-times-a-tension-building-novel-of-love-war","title":"DIFFICULT TIMES: A Tension Building Novel of Love \u0026 War","description":"Recipient of the Literary Titan's Gold Book Award. Difficult Times is more than just a war story—it's an emotional coming-of-age tale set against the backdrop of America's most defining internal conflict. With its blend of historical depth and emotional resonance, this novel is a must-read for any fan of historical fiction. - LITERARY TITAN\n\nDifficult Times delivers an emotionally charged historical fiction set in the turbulent 1860s, centering on Thomas, an ambitious eighteen-year-old farm boy. Driven by dreams of heroism and honor, Thomas eagerly anticipates war as tensions between the Confederate states and the Union escalate. When the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter sparks President Lincoln's call to arms, Thomas, alongside his friend Simon, eagerly enlists in the Union army. Leaving behind his anxious parents and sweetheart, Elizabeth, Thomas embarks on a harrowing journey that will test not only his courage but also his endurance and faith. Difficult Times takes readers straight to the front lines, painting a vivid picture of brutal battles, harsh camp life, and the emotional weight Thomas must carry. Through rich detail, the novel captures everything from the camaraderie between soldiers to the psychological trauma of war, drawing readers deeply into one of America's most defining conflicts.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0DSK5SPFD\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.B0DSK5SPFD.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Wright, R. A.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Book has little sign of wear or use  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43088297656381,"sku":"BVV.B0DSK5SPFD.VG","price":20.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/B0DSK5SPFD-0.jpg?v=1775511071","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/difficult-times-a-tension-building-novel-of-love-war","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}