Doves Collection Series by Linda Daly

Virtuous Dove captures a sedate traditional look of life as it was in Victoria England. Newly released, this was the first book published in the Doves Collect series. Abolitionist, Felicity Phelps witnessing her mother and father's gruesome death; aiding runners in the Underground Railroad, flees America to Victoria England, the land of her ancestors... moreVirtuous Dove captures a sedate traditional look of life as it was in Victoria England. Newly released, this was the first book published in the Doves Collect series. Abolitionist, Felicity Phelps witnessing her mother and father's gruesome death; aiding runners in the Underground Railroad, flees America to Victoria England, the land of her ancestors. Discover with Felicity that not all appears as it is on the surface of the elite of society and those of the unfortunate forced to live in workhouses. Both classes are equally vulnerable when wealth and power are at stake. Can her virtues be altered when greed, power, and the suppression of the truth test her own belief system and those of others around her? No matter how you want to begin this riveting series, Rebel Dove or Virtuous Dove the Dove Collect touches down on the theme of suppression of one group over another; the North over the South, the slave owner over the slave, white over black, one nationality over another and man over woman. less

Rebel Dove" by Linda Daly, comes to life with all the energy, passion, and brashness of America in her tumultuous youth. Set in Northern Virginia in the 1860?s this epic tale weaves the lives and times of a spirited, Southern Spy who believes she is just in aiding the "cause", despite her attraction to a Union major that suspects her of espionage... moreRebel Dove" by Linda Daly, comes to life with all the energy, passion, and brashness of America in her tumultuous youth. Set in Northern Virginia in the 1860?s this epic tale weaves the lives and times of a spirited, Southern Spy who believes she is just in aiding the "cause", despite her attraction to a Union major that suspects her of espionage. Soon after the first major battle, fought only miles away at Manassas Junction, Elise learns first hand that the hardships of war are far more devastating than she had ever imagined possible. Even those who were once beloved friends turn against one another when they must choose sides in the rapidly dividing nation. As the lines of loyalty are drawn, threats from Bushwhackers, Northern Sympathizers, and raids from both siege this small community. After enduring the hardships, suppression, and anger of this explosive time, Elise painfully comes to understand that-- there is no glory in war, as she had once thought. less

The Doves Collect Series continues with Doves Migration: A spell-binding tale of Post Civil War and the tribulations that a ravaged nation faces while rebuilding a new life after the casualties of war. After a brief recap of the past, we are whisked into shocking events, the result of unthinkable passion, greed, deception and indiscretions that engulf the lives of this rich cast of characters which is certain to effect the next generation. One might think the nation had seen enough blood shed... moreThe Doves Collect Series continues with Doves Migration: A spell-binding tale of Post Civil War and the tribulations that a ravaged nation faces while rebuilding a new life after the casualties of war. After a brief recap of the past, we are whisked into shocking events, the result of unthinkable passion, greed, deception and indiscretions that engulf the lives of this rich cast of characters which is certain to effect the next generation. One might think the nation had seen enough blood shed. Unfortunately, the death of an innocent man and the attempt of a cover up spiral out of control, and the lives of nearly everyone in the Honeycut, Carmidy, Myles and Sterling families are changed forever. less

Its been said that 'Love can heal a broken heart'. That old saying is put to the test in the forth spellbinding novel of the 'Doves Collect' series. Discover how the rich cast of characters will overcome unthinkable tragedies and losses -- proving that life isn't always as we expect. Past indiscretions and pure evil lurks in the hearts of some and given the opportunity will dramatically change the future forever, especially the innocent... moreIts been said that 'Love can heal a broken heart'. That old saying is put to the test in the forth spellbinding novel of the 'Doves Collect' series. Discover how the rich cast of characters will overcome unthinkable tragedies and losses -- proving that life isn't always as we expect. Past indiscretions and pure evil lurks in the hearts of some and given the opportunity will dramatically change the future forever, especially the innocent. 'Soiled Doves', set in the 1870's, continues to captivate the reader as they discover what happens next. Along with this riveting tale of love, loss, and revenge, Linda has included a family tree to show the lineage of the unforgettable cast of characters from 'Doves Collect'. Soiled Doves, along with the enite Dove Collect series touches down on the theme of suppression of one group over another; the wealthy over the less fortunate, the slave owner over the slave, white over black, one nationality over another and man over woman. less