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Reborn as the Iron Queen: Love and Gunpowder in the Civil War

Reborn as the Iron Queen: Love and Gunpowder in the Civil War

21 century Wall Street financial analyst Victoria Clarke travels to the American South in 1861 in a car accident and becomes the infamous widow Eleanor Van der Lyn-a serpentine woman recorded in history as having been “hanged by the neck on the eve of the inauguration of Abraham Lincoln for treason”. Lincoln on the eve of his inauguration for treason”. She looks in the mirror at her original character's flaming lips and waist, and sneers, “A villain? No, I'll make both the North and South kneel and tremble under my skirt!” Clutching the mysterious diary left behind by the original owner in her left hand (which records the dirty dealings between the Southern aristocrats and the Northern politicians), and carrying the three mysterious “adopted sons” in her right hand (which are actually the artificial war machines in the Southern secret laboratories), Eleanor kicked away Alexander Hawthorne, the plantation owner who tries to control her by marriage, and threw the champagne into her hand, and then kicked her out of the room. Hawthorne, who pours champagne on a slave-state legislator's marriage agreement: “I have only two rules for parenting: teach my children to level slave estates with dynamite, and teach them to turn Northern generals with love letters.” --When the New York Times ridiculed her as a “slut stirring up the war through nepotism,” she took her adopted children to burn cotton fields live and force Lincoln to sign the Early Emancipation Proclamation; when Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, which was featured in the Washington Post. When Northern spies kidnapped her children, she backhandedly exposed the gold smuggling chain between General Grant and the Bank of the South, making headlines in the Washington Post: “Thanks to the arms sent by the enemy, I am now the first female arms dealer and interim Secretary of State of the United States of America.
Urban
61 Chs
Trying To Survive The Civil War! Gotta Grow Up First! (Hiatus)

Trying To Survive The Civil War! Gotta Grow Up First! (Hiatus)

[ Due to libraries being closed for covid my research for this novel has been ground to almost a halt. I apologize for the inconvenience, but I just can not find enough information on old new york manhattan to flesh out my new few chapters. I shall continue to try and get over to little bump in our heroines journy.] ~Sincerely, Scynthea Suddenly reincarnated, a music loving genius, but average doctor must try and maneuver her way up to and through one of America's darkest times in history while keeping her own moral compass straight and dealing with the civil rights differences that are drastically different from being over 175 years apart.? Don't mention Karen's and Boomers, these people our protagonist has to deal with are on a whole other level.? Will Veronica gain the liberty in this childhood that she so desperately sought in her last one?? Is this God's answers to her prayers in a childhood long ago?? What scars does the Veronica of the past hold in her heart that makes familial love the hardest of all for her...? And obviously the most important question, was her luxury car totaled?? Will the Miriam of this lifetime get her happily ever after? Or will she be drown in the dangerous ideals of her new family.? ⏳Only TIME will tell.⌛ Tags Author Would Apply: Female MC OP, Growth, Strong to Stronger, Disadvantaged MC, Reincarnated, Victorian Era, America, 19th Century. ____________________________________________ Main character will try and live her life that way SHE wants in this lifetime. Watch Miriam grow up and become a rational human being again. Watch Miriam grow a posse. MC may or may not start her own gang and become affiliated with real gangsters. MC may or may not steal people's inventions and discoveries and use them for het personal gain. MC may or may not kill bad people later in the novel. Later story will have light romantic subplot. MC may or may not swindle trashy people. MC may or may not ruin crooked people. MC may or may not be a psychopath when she grows up. ____________________________________________ I have done alot of research for this story, and I aim to make it MOSTLY realistic. Somethings may be a bit stretched this way or that, but overall I am trying to make the experience authentic. Also yes, MC hates her dad.
History
57 Chs
Adventures on the Aelso Continent: The Secret Behind the Fall of Civil

Adventures on the Aelso Continent: The Secret Behind the Fall of Civil

Jack, an ordinary man from Earth, is unexpectedly thrust into the mystical world of Aelso Continent, where ancient civilizations once merged magic and technology to create an utopian society. However, a cataclysmic event shattered this balance, leaving behind powerful relics scattered across the land—each containing the raw elemental forces of nature. Now, with dark forces stirring and threatening the world once again, Jack is the continent's last hope. Armed with S+ tier magic that encompasses all eight elements, he must gather the Magical Keys hidden within eight legendary relics. But these relics are no easy task to reach—each lies deep within the world's harshest, most dangerous environments, protected by ancient guardians and elemental trials. With the guidance of Alicia, a courageous princess with her own secret burdens, and the enigmatic Merlin, a master of ancient magic, Jack embarks on a perilous journey. To unlock the secrets of these relics, they must travel across the most treacherous regions: from the fiery depths of the Desert Relic to the flooded Ocean Relic, from the freezing caverns of the Metal Relic to the storm-ravaged Thunder Plains. Along the way, Jack and Alicia’s bond deepens, and a love neither expected begins to blossom in the midst of their trials. But as the land itself begins to change—mutating plants, beasts, and even the very sky—the true challenge lies ahead. The Light Relic, the ultimate key to saving or destroying the world, awaits. But first, they must overcome the growing darkness and awaken the dormant power of the ancient civilization before it’s too late. Will Jack and Alicia unlock the secrets of the relics and stop the coming disaster, or will they fall victim to the very forces they seek to control? Only time will tell in this epic adventure of magic, love, and survival.
Fantasy
20 Chs
Super Civil Servant
The latest chapter of the Super Civil Servant's 83 chapters was chapter 156.
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2024-12-21 20:04
Civil War Vampire Story: How did vampires impact the Civil War?
In a Civil War vampire story, vampires could have also affected the war by changing the morale of the troops. If rumors spread about vampires in the area, soldiers would be constantly on edge. This fear could make them less effective in combat. And if some soldiers believed that vampires were on their side, it might give them a false sense of invincibility, which could lead to overconfidence and mistakes on the battlefield.
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2024-11-19 16:42
How can civil rights graphic novels contribute to education about civil rights?
Civil rights graphic novels can contribute to education about civil rights by making the complex history more accessible. For example, the visual format can engage students who might not be as interested in traditional text - based accounts. They can also show the human side of the civil rights struggle more vividly than a dry history book.
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2024-12-03 08:52
How has us civil war fiction influenced modern views of the Civil War?
US civil war fiction has greatly influenced modern views. For example, 'Gone with the Wind' made the antebellum South seem more glamorous than it probably was in reality. It created an image that many people still hold in their minds, even if it's a somewhat romanticized version.
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2024-12-03 07:13
How did John Jakes' Civil War novels impact the understanding of the Civil War?
His novels made the Civil War more accessible to the general public. By creating fictional stories set during the war, he got people interested in learning more about the historical events.
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2024-12-12 04:37
Is 'civil war not a fix it fanfic' a statement about the inaccuracy of some civil war portrayals?
Yes, it could be. It might be suggesting that some portrayals of civil wars, perhaps in fictional works that try to be like fanfics, are inaccurate. They might simplify the complex issues of a civil war into something that can be easily fixed, which is far from the truth.
2 answers
2024-11-01 15:18
What were the main causes of the Sweden civil war in the Sweden civil war story?
Power struggles among the nobles were a main cause. They all vied for more influence and control over the country.
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2024-11-13 05:54
How do the 'Ghosts of the Civil War Stories' contribute to our understanding of the Civil War?
They add a human element. We can picture the soldiers better through these stories, not just as historical figures but as individuals who might still be lingering in some form.
2 answers
2024-11-09 19:13
Civil War Vampire Story: What were the vampires' motives during the Civil War?
Some vampires might have been motivated by the abundance of fresh blood. With all the soldiers fighting, there were plenty of potential victims. They could have seen the war as an opportunity to feed without much resistance.
2 answers
2024-11-19 20:26
How does 'Red Badge of Courage Civil War Novel' depict the Civil War?
It presents different aspects of the war such as the camaraderie among the soldiers. Despite the hardships, there are moments of connection and support between the men. However, it also doesn't shy away from showing the brutality, like the scenes of wounded and dying soldiers, which gives a vivid picture of what the Civil War was like.
1 answer
2024-11-12 09:01
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