Grindstone Author:Donna Walsh Inglehart Set in the 1000 Islands, GRINDSTONE was inspired by documented accounts of a Confederate spy ring centered in Toronto. Their desperate attempt to firebomb New York City was an act of terrorism described as "One of the most Fiendish and Inhuman Acts Known to Modern Times." In this suspenseful novel, one of the spies escapes and hides out on an is... more »land near the Canadian border. There he meets a young Irish immigrant living alone on Grindstone, awaiting the return of her brother, who enlisted in the army. Stunned by the prejudice she finds in America, Anya is wary of the islanders, including Michael, an injured veteran who is also struggling to shape a new life. Despite their isolation, Anya and the two combatants share a profound need for connection, one that puts them in mortal danger. Lyrical and profoundly moving, GRINDSTONE will inspire readers even as it shapes their understanding of the most violent period in American history.
"GRINDSTONE is an enticing read. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED"
The Midwest Book Review, April 2011
"GRINDSTONE vividly depicts 19th century life in the Thousand Islands. Inglehart's outstanding talent brings history to life."
"It is a great story with strong characters... a must for every cottage library. It is one of those books that will be treasured by generation after generation."
Thousand Islands Life
"Anybody who enjoys crisp writing, history and suspense will enjoy Grindstone, the product of extensive historical research."