A dangerous escape. A sixteen-year old's spiritually guided journey. Choices that will change everything.

In 1864, the city of Atlanta surrenders to the Union Army, and sixteen-year old Ora Harding and her family prepare to leave everything behind, including their slaves. But an unexpected tragedy forces Ora and her little sister to flee on their own. Though they manage to escape, the journey ahead will demand more from Ora than she could ever imagine.

With only an unexplainable spiritual guidance pointing her towards New York, Ora must navigate a perilous path through a war-torn nation. As a Confederate heading into Northern territory, every mile brings new dangers. Every stranger could be friend or enemy. Every step tests not just her courage, but her heart.

Even in the darkest moments, Ora's spiritual guide assures her she's not truly alone, and that somewhere ahead, a new family and unexpected love await.

The Journeys Begin: Ora is the first book in the historical fiction serieswhich follows five generations of women in a unique family through history as they embark on their strange family tradition, the Journey. It's a heartfelt coming-of-age tale of courage, faith, and resilience that's perfect for readers who love:
Young heroines facing impossible choices
Stories of faith and divine guidance
Found family and sweet, clean romance
Civil War historical fiction
Emotional family sagas
Inspirational women's fiction

Enjoy the first book of the series that readers describe as "inspirational, captivating, emotional, and with a moving understanding of humanity."

Perfect for those who love Francine Rivers, Lynn Austin, and Joanna Davidson Politano.

Author: E. E. Byrnes
Genre: Fantasy
Subgenre: Historical Fiction
Tropes: Found family
Series: The Journeys Begin, Book 1
Audience: Adults

Content notes based on the synopsis: War / battlefield violence