I just finished “reading” (reading with my ears) The Bloody Ground. I was swept up in the battle of Sharpsburg-Antietam and “suffered” from the sense of the death, slaughter, carnage, courage, betrayals, stupidity. I appreciated the true history of that terrible event reflected in your story as seen through eyes of participants.
It seemed to be an eerie coincidence that I was actually listening on the very anniversary of the event 151 years ago. ((were those ghosts calling me?))
I hope you will finish the series. One reader opined that Starbuck has some matters to settle and vengeance to seek. And the war has any number of heavy battles or campaigns to be fought including Petersburg (really a siege) and Gettysburg.
My interest in the Civil War is heightened by the fact that my teenage hometown is Lancaster, Ohio, the birthplace of William T. Sherman.
I “read” the book with my ears and enjoyed the excellent reading/acting by Tom Parker. He is really good. I believe that’s the best way to consume a novel. I have wondered if the audio version might include some appropriate music, a hint of sound effects, and gender appropriate voices. ((of course that raises the cost))
A friend and I have a great affection for the Lord of the North series. We especially love those wondrous oath-insult-threats that Uhtred hurls at his enemies.
Thanks for the great volume of good books to read. I will start on Agincourt soon. All good wishes.
Tom Kendrick