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The Bregdan Chronicles #21
Lifted By The Wings of Destiny
The long-awaited Volume 22 of The Bregdan Chronicles is LIVE!
America continues the struggle to become a country for everyone…
1874 carries the challenges created by the Financial Crash of 1873. Millions of Americans suffer the consequences of corporate greed and mismanagement. The Gilded Age crumbles.
Everyone must come to grips with their destiny during a depression. Tough decisions must be made. Painful actions must be taken.
Carrie, Frances, and Felicia find themselves in New York City during a protest that turns horribly violent.
The KKK is more determined to destroy Cromwell Plantation when they provide refuge for friends and family after the
KKK destroyed Blackwell Plantation.
Simon and family decide to move to Boston. The KKK is determined to stop them. What price will be paid?
Frances helps save lives during a tragic Boston accident and then finds herself in the Mill River Flood that decimates an entire valley.
Each of the characters you have grown to love is confronted with the courage needed to understand and live their destiny
and to choose joy during a dark time.
Volume #22 of the Bregdan Chronicles continues the sweeping historical saga that now encompasses January – June 1874.
1874 carries the challenges created by the Financial Crash of 1873. Millions of Americans suffer the consequences of corporate greed and mismanagement. The Gilded Age crumbles.
Everyone must come to grips with their destiny during a depression. Tough decisions must be made. Painful actions must be taken.
Carrie, Frances, and Felicia find themselves in New York City during a protest that turns horribly violent.
The KKK is more determined to destroy Cromwell Plantation when they provide refuge for friends and family after the
KKK destroyed Blackwell Plantation.
Simon and family decide to move to Boston. The KKK is determined to stop them. What price will be paid?
Frances helps save lives during a tragic Boston accident and then finds herself in the Mill River Flood that decimates an entire valley.
Each of the characters you have grown to love is confronted with the courage needed to understand and live their destiny
and to choose joy during a dark time.
Volume #22 of the Bregdan Chronicles continues the sweeping historical saga that now encompasses January – June 1874.
547 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 24, 2026
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Ginny Dye
62 books389 followersHas previously published books under the pseudonym Virginia Gaffney.
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February 1, 2026
destined to write
This book has been anxiously awaited and it did not disappoint. The Bregden Chronicles each challenge me to examine my beliefs and biases in a beautiful non confrontational way. It’s a breath of fresh air in our current world to be able to grow and change from words of love and hope. Read them all and allow the words to wash over your soul. You will be a better person for it. I know that I am!
This book has been anxiously awaited and it did not disappoint. The Bregden Chronicles each challenge me to examine my beliefs and biases in a beautiful non confrontational way. It’s a breath of fresh air in our current world to be able to grow and change from words of love and hope. Read them all and allow the words to wash over your soul. You will be a better person for it. I know that I am!
February 10, 2026
I missed the Bregdan women...
The story continues and each life
Is a journey of love, courage and hope. What is going on today in 2026 so relates to the historical timeline in this book. The courage to move forward in life when our country feels like it is coming apart. The necessity of hope when physical danger is always present, represented by the violence of the KKK, the violence and uncaring actions of the NYC police during labor protests or the greedy mill owners cutting back on expenses to build a safe dam in order to power the factories that wipes out and destroys the towns of people who work there. All this happening in post civil war years under the umbrella of a nationwide economic depression and destruction of any infrastructure to help the liberated black folk survive in their new world. The women are the ones that have the strength to hold life together and heal the wounds with love.
The story continues and each life
Is a journey of love, courage and hope. What is going on today in 2026 so relates to the historical timeline in this book. The courage to move forward in life when our country feels like it is coming apart. The necessity of hope when physical danger is always present, represented by the violence of the KKK, the violence and uncaring actions of the NYC police during labor protests or the greedy mill owners cutting back on expenses to build a safe dam in order to power the factories that wipes out and destroys the towns of people who work there. All this happening in post civil war years under the umbrella of a nationwide economic depression and destruction of any infrastructure to help the liberated black folk survive in their new world. The women are the ones that have the strength to hold life together and heal the wounds with love.
January 30, 2026
More than just a story!
Well, I’ve loved all the Brendan Chronicles books so far, and this one didn’t disappoint. Reading the last story two years ago, I thought I might forget some of the characters. Boy, was I wrong. As soon as the started reading, I felt like I was living back on the Cromwell Plantation. I’ve grown to love all these characters, and if life wasn’t so tough back then, I almost wish I could have been friends with all these wonderful people!
Thanks for writing this wonderful series, Ginny Dye, I’ve learned so much about history and about how to be a better version of myself. Each story uncovers more wisdom on how to be caring, understanding, helpful, courageous, resilient, kind, and resourceful. Keep writing and making the world a better place!
Well, I’ve loved all the Brendan Chronicles books so far, and this one didn’t disappoint. Reading the last story two years ago, I thought I might forget some of the characters. Boy, was I wrong. As soon as the started reading, I felt like I was living back on the Cromwell Plantation. I’ve grown to love all these characters, and if life wasn’t so tough back then, I almost wish I could have been friends with all these wonderful people!
Thanks for writing this wonderful series, Ginny Dye, I’ve learned so much about history and about how to be a better version of myself. Each story uncovers more wisdom on how to be caring, understanding, helpful, courageous, resilient, kind, and resourceful. Keep writing and making the world a better place!
February 2, 2026
Can hardly wait til #23 is available!
I'm still trying to recover from reading Alice in Wonderland. The #22 book was hard, at times, to put down just like the other 21! However, it felt as tho it was needed to "fill in" to help with the length of the book. Maybe someone can help explain the reason for that much of an addition. If it was to clarify a point, i missed it. In none of the previous books have I found Any lacking of excitement for the next up coming event in the book! This one I did. However, can hardly wait until #23 is available.
I'm still trying to recover from reading Alice in Wonderland. The #22 book was hard, at times, to put down just like the other 21! However, it felt as tho it was needed to "fill in" to help with the length of the book. Maybe someone can help explain the reason for that much of an addition. If it was to clarify a point, i missed it. In none of the previous books have I found Any lacking of excitement for the next up coming event in the book! This one I did. However, can hardly wait until #23 is available.
February 1, 2026
Destiny
It did not take very long to be right back with Carrie and the entire family. It seemed like I had only been away for a short time. I am so grateful to Ginny for battling through her time with Long Vivid. I was afraid that this book was never going to be. It is hard to believe we have gone through 22 books already. I still want to know "what happens next". Thank you for sharing Ginny.
It did not take very long to be right back with Carrie and the entire family. It seemed like I had only been away for a short time. I am so grateful to Ginny for battling through her time with Long Vivid. I was afraid that this book was never going to be. It is hard to believe we have gone through 22 books already. I still want to know "what happens next". Thank you for sharing Ginny.
February 2, 2026
Love to read real history and real people.
Thank you for adding the history often left out of schools and how real people handled the major changes in their life. We can all be a string of hope in our homes, extended family and friends, and our community. Thank you for continuing your research to bring so much light and truth for all who read and share with others.
Thank you for adding the history often left out of schools and how real people handled the major changes in their life. We can all be a string of hope in our homes, extended family and friends, and our community. Thank you for continuing your research to bring so much light and truth for all who read and share with others.
February 12, 2026
Continue the journey
When I finally
got this book I didn't want to start reading! I was afraid after such a long time it wouldn't be the same as the ones I had loved so much! I was wrong! The first words I was back in my beloved books! Ginny you are a superior writer!!!! I hope you live and write for a l o n g time! Can't wait to continue the Brendan series
When I finally
got this book I didn't want to start reading! I was afraid after such a long time it wouldn't be the same as the ones I had loved so much! I was wrong! The first words I was back in my beloved books! Ginny you are a superior writer!!!! I hope you live and write for a l o n g time! Can't wait to continue the Brendan series
January 26, 2026
Continuing
I wished it was not so long for this book. Enjoyed all the historical references but it was difficult to remember all the characters's histories. The characters become like family as I read about lives. I feel their joy and their pain.
I wished it was not so long for this book. Enjoyed all the historical references but it was difficult to remember all the characters's histories. The characters become like family as I read about lives. I feel their joy and their pain.
February 2, 2026
Another great book
I!I've this series. I went back to the first one and started reading them again. I will probably do so again and again as long as my eyes hold out. I recommend these books. They are so entertaining . can't wait til the next one.
I!I've this series. I went back to the first one and started reading them again. I will probably do so again and again as long as my eyes hold out. I recommend these books. They are so entertaining . can't wait til the next one.
February 10, 2026
Another amazing read!! Couldn't put it down
I love the continuing story! I can hardly wait until the next book is released! You bring your readers right into the story, like you are living the story with them every step of the way.
I love the continuing story! I can hardly wait until the next book is released! You bring your readers right into the story, like you are living the story with them every step of the way.
January 27, 2026
Another EXCELLENT book from on of my favorite series!! I'll be waiting impatiently for the next one!!
February 5, 2026
I have loved this series, love the characters and always look forward to the next book.
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