"The Red Acorn" by John McElroy is a historical novel set during the American Civil War that follows Rachel Bond as she deals with love, bravery, and relationships. As Harry Glen, her lover, goes off to war, Rachel reflects on their bond, which is full of love and ambition, as she desires a bright future as his wife. As the story develops, Harry's cowardice in combat causes him to fail to meet Rachel's expectations, which leads to pain for her. Their relationship shows the time's societal pressures as Rachel struggles to define her sense of self-worth amid war's chaos and small-town judgment.
The Red Acorn
By John McElroy
In the middle of the Civil War, a woman’s expectations are shattered when her sweetheart's bravery is tested on the battlefield.
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About the AuthorJohn McElroy may refer to:John McElroy (author) (1846–1929), American printer, newspaper publisher, soldier, journalist and author
John McElroy (Canada), Royal Canadian Air Force pilot, veteran of World War II, Mahal (Israel) in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War
John McElroy (Jesuit) (1782–1877), Jesuit priest
John McElroy (producer), audiobook producer, see 1998 Grammy Awards
John McElroy (blogger), Autoline Detroit blogger
John McElroy may refer to:John McElroy (author) (1846–1929), American printer, newspaper publisher, soldier, journalist and author John McElroy (Canada), Royal Canadian Air Force pilot, veteran of World War II, Mahal (Israel) in the 1948 Arab–Israeli War John McElroy (Jesuit) (1782–1877), Jesuit priest John McElroy (producer), audiobook producer, see 1998 Grammy Awards John McElroy (blogger), Autoline Detroit blogger
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