| Arcadia by C. Stephen Badgley |
Copyright © 2007 by Badgley Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
Arcadia is a story of undying love set during the tumultuous years of the American Civil War. Two children, Gabriel and Lorena
found a very special, mystical place near their homes in the Appalachian hills of southern Ohio and claimed it as their own. They
named it Arcadia and at this place, they grew up, fell in love and promised each other that they would be together for eternity.
The Civil War separated the two for a while, a long while, but Lorena knew in her heart that someday Gabriel would return and
they would once again be as happy as the first day they laid eyes on Arcadia.
Some say that Arcadia was a special place that God created and preserved for these two individuals. Some say it is a fluke of
nature. The families of Gabriel and Lorena experienced strange and wonderful happenings there and they knew that Arcadia was
the destiny of Gabriel and Lorena.
The story of Gabriel, Lorena and Arcadia became a family story that was passed down generation to generation along with a
warning not to interfere with the happenings there. An old man, a descendant who experienced first hand some of these strange
and mysterious events, decides it is time to pass the story on to his family.
found a very special, mystical place near their homes in the Appalachian hills of southern Ohio and claimed it as their own. They
named it Arcadia and at this place, they grew up, fell in love and promised each other that they would be together for eternity.
The Civil War separated the two for a while, a long while, but Lorena knew in her heart that someday Gabriel would return and
they would once again be as happy as the first day they laid eyes on Arcadia.
Some say that Arcadia was a special place that God created and preserved for these two individuals. Some say it is a fluke of
nature. The families of Gabriel and Lorena experienced strange and wonderful happenings there and they knew that Arcadia was
the destiny of Gabriel and Lorena.
The story of Gabriel, Lorena and Arcadia became a family story that was passed down generation to generation along with a
warning not to interfere with the happenings there. An old man, a descendant who experienced first hand some of these strange
and mysterious events, decides it is time to pass the story on to his family.
| Comments from Readers |
If one is interested in history, mystery and romance, then this is the book for you. This is a story woven in the fabric of American
history, primarily from the Civil War period until the present. Although the book is a work of fiction, it is historically accurate with
regard to describing life during our early pioneer days and with events that happened in the Civil War. The main characters in the
book are developed in such a way that they almost feel real--like someone you have known. It is a very readible book.
LRB / Las Vegas, Nevada
history, primarily from the Civil War period until the present. Although the book is a work of fiction, it is historically accurate with
regard to describing life during our early pioneer days and with events that happened in the Civil War. The main characters in the
book are developed in such a way that they almost feel real--like someone you have known. It is a very readible book.
LRB / Las Vegas, Nevada
Once you pick it up, you can't put it down! A timeless romance with mystery. I highly recommend reading this book.
Carolyn, a reviewer / Barnes & Noble
Carolyn, a reviewer / Barnes & Noble
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and couldn't put it down. It has lots of exciting 'stuff' to interest everybody. I particularly enjoyed the
love story. I laughed and cried both. I think it would make a wonderful movie. The author is obviously interested in history and did a
lot of work to complete this. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Bonnie Simpson / Baltimore, Ohio
love story. I laughed and cried both. I think it would make a wonderful movie. The author is obviously interested in history and did a
lot of work to complete this. I would recommend this book to anyone.
Bonnie Simpson / Baltimore, Ohio
Even though this is a fictional book, It is obvious that the author did a great amount of historical research. The story is very
compelling and an intriguing love story with a bit of a twist. As I was reading, I kept thinking what a great movie this would make.
The special effects would be very special. I would recommend this book without reservation to anyone who enjoys history,
romance and a bit of mystery.
Karen Eckersley / Westminster, South Carolina
compelling and an intriguing love story with a bit of a twist. As I was reading, I kept thinking what a great movie this would make.
The special effects would be very special. I would recommend this book without reservation to anyone who enjoys history,
romance and a bit of mystery.
Karen Eckersley / Westminster, South Carolina
Arcadia, I loved it. I stayed up the whole night the first night I started reading it. Great book! Waiting on the next ones. I look
forward to adding your books to my collection. You have a true talent for writing, a real passion.
Ginger Overfield / Atoka, Tennessee
forward to adding your books to my collection. You have a true talent for writing, a real passion.
Ginger Overfield / Atoka, Tennessee
This is undoubtedly one of the best stories I have read in years. Destined to be a great one. Looking forward to your next book.
You have found a new fan.
Roger Schumaker / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
You have found a new fan.
Roger Schumaker / Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
This is definitely one that I would like to see made into a movie or a TV special.
Teresa Parker / Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Teresa Parker / Carlisle, Pennsylvania
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I just finished reading Where the Lilies Cry and Arcadia. I feel it is a miracle that someone could put into writing so much that has
involved so much of my life. The content or your accounts of the happenings is supreme. Thanks so much for some wonderful
books that I have been fortunate enough to enjoy!
Garen Roush, 98 years old, McKinney, Texas
involved so much of my life. The content or your accounts of the happenings is supreme. Thanks so much for some wonderful
books that I have been fortunate enough to enjoy!
Garen Roush, 98 years old, McKinney, Texas
| ISBN Number: 978-0-6151-6452-6 |
| Library of Congress Control Number: 200790747 |
| Large print for easy reading |
