The Rough Rider

The House of Winslow #18

by Gilbert Morris

One Man's Death Had Saved His Life. But Can Aaron Winslow Save His Brother?

Stepping off the train at New York's Grand Central Station, Aaron Winslow left the numbing cold of the Klondike gold fields far behind. But he could not shake the bitter sting left by the death of his cousin, Jubal Winslow, who had died to save Aaron's life. No words had been able to touch the guilt and disillusionment he carried.

When Aaron arrives in New York City, he finds his younger brother, Lewis, passionately determined to enlist in Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders and fight the Spanish in Cuba. Unable to stop Lewis, Aaron decides to join him and try to protect him. He's also considering the high-powered offer of going in as a war reporter for William Randolph Hearst and the New York Journal.

For reasons all her own, Gail Summers is also volunteering as an army nurse to serve at the side of Dr. David Burns, a man to whom she is greatly indebted. But will her friendship with the godly physician stand in the way of what she eventually comes to feel about Aaron?

Could Something Good Come Out of This War?

Genres: Historical Fiction, Christian Fiction, Christian, Fiction, Historical, Romance, Inspirational

304 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1995

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Carol · Rating 5 out of 5]

The romance part kept me guessing, but the part about the Spanish-American war seemed to be well written. It gives the causes & the reactions of people to them. I enjoyed this book!

[Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent author

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good history about the Spanish American War.

[Eliana Olsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was definitely one of my favorites in the series so far!!!! I love the way Mr.Morris writes all his book, painting an understandable and realistic picture.

[Cheryl · Rating 2 out of 5]

This book fell prey to the tendency of most Christian fiction to insert a character converting to Christianity for the sake of including a salvation story. It felt forced in this particular case. I enjoyed the book, but I can't say there was anything particularly special about it and it didn't seem authentic or believable. But at least it was mildly interesting throughout.

I will say, even though this book falls in the middle of the series, it stands well on its own. I have not read any of the other books in the series, but had no trouble following the story.

[Karen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was interesting about the Spanish-American war. Not nearly as bad as Civil War. I like how in all Gilbert Morris novels in this series, one character in the book is in a believer in God and it shows their journey to come to accept God in their lives. Each one has had a different experience but the main theme running through all of them is forgiveness - of oneself as well as others. Good Christian message. Glad the 2 nurses ended up with the brothers - Aaron and Lewis.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This series by Gilbert Morris is one of my absolute favorites. Each book follows at least one member of a generation in the Winslow family tree and the member(s) gets saved and finds true love. There's also some commentary on the social conditions of the time frame. Truly interesting.

[Jencey/ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book takes place during the Spanish American War and the famous march up San Juan Hill by Teddy Roosevelt's Rough Riders.

[Conni · Rating 5 out of 5]

Book 18

[Erica]

Book 18

[Kim · Rating 2 out of 5]

I want to find out what happens to the characters in this book but I am not finding the book very exciting.

[Cws]

YA Mor

[Brenda Marley]

Very good. I really like this serires.