Sep 5, 2022
This episode is being released on
my sister's birthday. Like me, she turned 39 again this year. While
it's my 6th time, it her 4th. So, happy birthday, Karen!
Had a
great conversation with LBG and author Jeffrey Harding about his
new book "Gettysburg’s Lost Love Story: The Ill-Fated Romance of
General John Reynolds and Kate Hewitt." We all know the tiniest
fraction of the story about Major General John Reynolds and his
secret love, Kate Hewitt. But did you know the REST of the story?
No you didn't, because no one had unearthed until Jeffrey set out
to write this book.
BOOK
DESCRIPTION: Union general
John Reynolds was one of the most beloved and respected military
leaders of the Civil War, yet beyond the battlefield, the
captivating true story of his secret romance with Catherine "Kate"
Mary Hewitt remains etched into his legacy. Clandestinely engaged
before John marched off to war, the couple's love remained a
secret. Kate made a poignant "last promise," a commitment to enter
into a religious life if her beloved were to be killed. Tragically,
Reynolds lost his life leading troops into action during the
opening phases of the Battle of Gettysburg. Within days Kate was
embraced by the Reynolds family and soon began to honor her promise
of a religious life. Yet a few years later she seemed to disappear.
Author Jeffrey J. Harding unveils new findings on Kate's life
before and after John's death as he recounts Gettysburg's saga of
star-crossed love.
Get a
hold of your copy at www.forthehistorian.com or by stopping in or
calling
(717)
685-5207. Don't forget
to mention us to receive your 20% discount.