Draw Me to Your Side
Book Four of Revolutionary Faith
Time: 1776
Setting: Charles Town, South Carolina
This book is currently not available for sale,
but a re-release is planned for the future with a brand new cover.
Warships in the harbor explode with battle cries for freedom in the hearts of Charles Town’s patriots.
Charles Town, South Carolina, 1775—With the British warships threatening his family and livelihood, Louis Lestarjette commits to aid the fiery Patriots like Francis Marion, Christopher Gadsden, and Silas Deane with secret correspondences in code and in French. With an expanding family, Louis values their lives and safety over his. Not convinced that the colonies can succeed in separation from Britain, he abides by his word—available with funds, his life, and his possible absence from Elizabeth, an unpleasant sacrifice.
As Elizabeth faces the birth of her second child, she wonders at the wisdom of bringing new life into this war zone. While cannons are aimed at the city and she’s confined to her home, she watches other women continue in their secret mission. Knowing her activity can eventually begin again, she considers where and how her little family can survive in the turbulence of pending independence. Louis’ impending volatile role leaves her questioning the possibility of being in a war alone. To survive she must draw to God’s side as all else is changing.
Draw Me to Your Side Quotes
“The image of a coiled, ferocious rattlesnake fought its way behind eyelids seemingly glued together. ”
“It’s not something we can drape across the mantel.”
“But don’t be surprised if this poisonous viper is flown outside the Exchange Building and some businesses.”
“I try not to imagine anyone else attempting to embrace you. If so, she’d have a war of another kind on her hands.”
“I’d rather confront the reality than live behind an ornamental curtain.”
“The answers to why and how we arrived at this point.”
“She flipped the book closed. Ha! All this fictional family has to worry about is finding husbands for the two daughters. If only that were the extent of my concerns.”
“The words begged to be whispered and slow, then shouted and rapid.”
“Common Sense by Thomas Paine. “What’s this?”
“After reading Common Sense, she questioned whether any side had any sense at all.”
“Goodbye, George.” She raised her hand to her lips and motioned a kiss to his retreating back. Gone, a stranger again. And an enemy. ”
“Nature couldn’t stop her course just because the outside world planned ways to prevent harmony.”
“Our new nation requires this sacrifice.”
“He said three faint words that make no sense to me: Library. Key. Kate.”
“Did they really need him overseas? Say “no,” Louis. No!”
“Those ships out there are not going to remain inert forever. We must be ready!”
Research for Draw Me to Your Side:
For Draw Me to Your Side, I spent another week in Charleston researching the war efforts. This involved a tour of Fort Moultrie, the Exchange Building, and the beaches. I found more maps and documentation about Louis Lestarjette’s contribution to the war. As more and more documents surfaced, the more I understood why the war bankrupted him and many other prominent business men. They gave everything from their businesses to help the new country succeed.
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