An American Civil War Novel

THE ARITHMETIC is a Civil War historical novel in progress by JENNIFER WILKE, based on her Lybarger family legacy of letters and the daily diaries of her great-grandfather Edwin Lybarger, a Union soldier who rose through the ranks in the 43rd Ohio Volunteer Infantry (1862-65). Jennifer builds on well-researched facts to weave an authentic and compelling fiction about the men and women of Union Township, Knox County, Ohio. At dear cost, they fought and ultimately won the American Civil War "to make our country what it should be."

Exploring her family history through ten years of research and writing, Jennifer remains inspired by the epic echoes of "Gone with the Wind"—but her telling is from a distinctly Northern perspective, with due respect to Lake Woebegone. Her voice is by turns suspenseful, humorous, romantic, political, and always heartfelt. THE ARITHMETIC is a memorable story of America's courage and conscience.

Jennifer is seeking representation.

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Jennifer blogs about writing historical fiction, listening to her characters, re-writing, reading better writers, working with editors, and preparing to meet the published world with her debut novel.