Ashes in the Wind
Kathleen E. Woodiwiss's Ashes in the Wind (1979) is a historical romance novel. The story is set in United States and New Orleans, La., during Civil War, 1861–1865. Characters include Alaina MacGaren and Cole Latimer. Readers will find themes of soldiers, young women and Masquerade.
Open Library readers give it an average of 4.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, and 69 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.
At about 672 pages, most readers finish it in 12–13 hours.
About Ashes in the Wind
A woman burdened by war...A doctor torn between passion and duty...A sweeping tale of love in the face of dishonor from the incomparable storyteller--Kathleen Woodiwiss. 17 year old Alaina MacGaren is forced to flee the devastation of her homeland in the guise of a young boy, only to find sanctuary in the arms of an enemy. Cole Latimer is a dashing Yankee surgeon who has served the Union faithfully, and his tender heart compels him to help a ragged, innocent "lad" in need--never suspecting the rags conceal a bewitching belle suspected of being a rebel spy. But Alaina's masquerade does not fool Cole for long. And the strength, courage, and breathtaking sensuality of this woman whom it would be treasonous to love sets duty and desire at war within him. Yet Destiny has joined them for good or ill--and they both must follow where their hearts would lead them, if they are to build a glorious new life together out of the ashes of the old.
Quick answers
Who wrote Ashes in the Wind?
Ashes in the Wind was written by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss and first published in 1979.
What genre is Ashes in the Wind?
It is usually shelved as Historical Romance.
How long is Ashes in the Wind?
The median edition has 672 pages, about 12–13 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.
What books are similar to Ashes in the Wind?
Readers who like it often enjoy Scarlett, Brooklyn and Water for Elephants.
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