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Edge of Honor Paperback – November 26, 2001

by Gilbert Morris (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 155 ratings
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A powerful novel of honor, forgiveness, and unquenchable faith--set at the end of the Civil War. Quentin Larribee is a surgeon, but in the confusion at the end of the Civil War, his healing hands brought death to an enemy soldier. To ease his troubled conscience, he visits the man’s impoverished widow, only to find himself falling in love. Now he is torn between two choices: a bright medical future with his wealthy fiancée in New York City, or an impossible love with a woman who knows nothing of his terrible secret. In this unforgettable novel, good is found in the unlikeliest places and God’s unseen hand weaves a masterful tapestry of human hearts and lives.

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  1. Print length
    384 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Zondervan
  4. Publication date
    November 26, 2001
  5. Dimensions
    5.63 x 0.98 x 8.5 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0310243025
  7. ISBN-13
    978-0310243021
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A powerful novel of honor, forgiveness, and unquenchable faith--set at the end of the Civil War.

Quentin Larribee is a surgeon, but in the confusion at the end of the Civil War, his healing hands brought death to an enemy soldier. To ease his troubled conscience, he visits the man's impoverished widow, only to find himself falling in love. Now he is torn between two choices: a bright medical future with his wealthy fiancée in New York City, or an impossible love with a woman who knows nothing of his terrible secret.

In this unforgettable novel, good is found in the unlikeliest places and God's unseen hand weaves a masterful tapestry of human hearts and lives.

About the Author

Gilbert Morris is one of today’s best-known Christian novelists, specializing in historical fiction. His best-selling works include Edge of Honor (winner of a Christy Award in 2001), Jacob’s Way, The Spider Catcher, the House of Winslow series, the Appomattox series, and The Wakefield Saga. He lives in Gulf Shores, Alabama with his wife, Johnnie.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Zondervan; First Edition (November 26, 2001)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 384 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0310243025
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0310243021
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.63 x 0.98 x 8.5 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 155 ratings

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Gilbert Morris is among today's most popular Christian writers; his books having sold nearly six million copies worldwide. He specializes in historical fiction and won a 2001 Christy Award for the Civil War drama Edge of Honor. Once a pastor and English professor who earned a Ph.D. from the University of Arkansas, Morris lives with his wife in Gulf Shores, Alabama.

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Indybrendy
5.0 out of 5 stars super read! Edgar of Honor.
Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2023
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It was a little hard to get started in but it soon became difficult to put down.
Great ending also. I have read many Gilbert Morris books and am always pleased. Highly recommend !
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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome
Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2021
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I love this book! It shows the struggles of war, the hatred by both sides. Most and best of all it shows the great love of our great and precious Heavenly Father working each situation to our good! Everything is better when God is in it! Next best are the beautiful stories of romance! Mercy, I'm so glad for the love that worked out for the two main characters! Buy it, you won't regret it!
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S. Wright
4.0 out of 5 stars Gripping story, but the editors let some big historical errors slip through
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2016
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This story had enough "complications" to keep it from being wrapped up in a neat little bow. The crisis that was the foundation of the story was very moving, and it caused me to ponder what it must be like to live with such memories. Mr. Morris's descriptive prose is gripping. I also appreciated that the story wasn't too heavy-handed in the romance area!

That said, I was surprised that a couple of glaring historical mistakes got through. I think sometimes Kindle editions of books have some issues, and I wondered if perhaps the digital version that went out was not the final edit. At any rate, these errors jumped off the page at me: In chapter 2: "Richard Grierson had been killed at Antietam. . . . After they received the news of Richard's death at Cold Harbor. . . ." These two statements were just a couple of sentences away from each other, so this should not have escaped the eye of an editor. The Battle of Antietam took place in 1862 in Maryland. Cold Harbor was in 1864 in Virginia. But even worse than that was at the beginning of chapter 5 when it makes reference to the assassination of President Lincoln: “It had been almost five years to the day—April 12, 1860—when the first shot of the war had been fired at Fort Sumter. . . .” The Civil War began in 1861, not 1860. Hopefully these errors can be corrected in any future editions of the book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Loved the characters
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2018
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This was not predictable and provides such a wkndow into the Post Civil War series. Of course what would a redemptive series be without a little romance thrown in? Enjoy. I hope you have as hard of a time putting it down as I did.
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David Carlyle
5.0 out of 5 stars If You Can Endure Excitement, Read this Book
Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2014
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The principal character in the story is Doctor-to-be Quenton Larribee; other important characters are Qeunton's sister Hannah Larribee, Eden Breckenridge and her children and father, plus Ben Calendar. The book features two romances, the Civil War, a mistaken killing, money problems, Christian salvation, and more The story isn't short, but even so, much is crammed into it.. Quenton Larribee and all the others grow mightily during the five-star story. David Carlyle, "Another Land."
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5.0 out of 5 stars Edge of Honor by Gilbert Morris
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2012
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This is a wonderful Christian romance novel. I love reading about the Civil War Period and this is what caught my attention. I have read several of his books but I certainly understand why this one received the Christy Award of Excellence. Parts of it are funny but I cried through most of it because it was so touching and I found it hard to put it down. It is a must have for your library.
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Angela
4.0 out of 5 stars Epic tale of love and hate and war and the people it affects.
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2012
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This was one of those books that took a sweeping story and wrapped it around some incredibly memorable characters and locations. An epic tale of the civil war and the consequences that go with that.

Quentin Larabie is a successful surgeon whose life seems mapped out before him. He's engaged to a lady of high society in New York City and his career is going from strength to strength. But whispers of disquiet linger as he wonders if he really loves his fiancé and the plans she and her father have for his future.

Then the civil interrupts all this by conscripting him to the battlefield as the war is almost over. Separated from his camp he finds himself eye to eye with the enemy and in a panicked heartbeat he shoots - killing the man who he then finds was trying to surrender.

Wracked with guilt - he begins a pilgrimage to find the widow and children of the man he killed and in someway atone for his actions.

I fell in love with Quentin's character - the dedicated surgeon if a little thick when it came to being manipulated by his first fiancé. His selfless quest to see the soldiers widow cared for and protected was heartfelt and genuine.

I would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a historical tale with a lot of heart and soul.
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millhouse
5.0 out of 5 stars one of Morris' best
Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2007
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Gilbert Morris is one of my favorite authors, and IMO, Edge of Honor is one of his best. While perhaps slightly predictable, it is no less engaging, and definitely action packed. The characters, especially Quentin and Eden are deep and well developed; even the children.

But, the book was really enhanced by the crazy character of Ben Calendar and his unexpected story.

Very endearing story...makes me want to float down the Mississippi and look for this farm.
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