The Brothers' War

The Brothers' War by Patricia Hermes is a novel about two cousins, Marshall and Melody, who find themselves on opposite sides of the American Civil War. Marshall's father enlists in the Confederate Army while Melody's father supports the Union, and each cousin helps their respective father as spies and messengers. The story is told from both Marshall's and Melody's perspectives, exploring how their family bond is tested by the allegiances of war. It is part of the My Side of the Story series.