Helen Gardner's Wedding-Day

Helen Gardner's Wedding-Day, also known as Colonel Floyd's Wards: A Battle Summer, is a novel written by Marion Harland. The story follows the life of Helen Gardner, a young woman who is left orphaned and is taken in by Colonel Floyd, a wealthy and respected member of society. Helen grows up under his care, along with his two other wards, and becomes a beautiful and accomplished young lady. As the Civil War breaks out, the lives of the characters are forever changed. The Colonel and his wards are forced to flee their home and seek refuge in a nearby town. There, they must navigate the challenges of war, including the loss of loved ones and the struggle to survive. Meanwhile, Helen falls in love with a young soldier named Frank, who is fighting for the Confederacy. Their love is tested as they are separated by the war and face the possibility of never seeing each other again. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the impact of war on individuals and society. It provides a vivid portrayal of life during the Civil War and the struggles faced by those caught in the midst of it. Overall, Helen Gardner's Wedding-Day is a compelling and emotional story that captures the essence of a tumultuous period in American history.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.