Taken by the Enemy
Written in the late 19th century, 'Taken by the Enemy' by Oliver Optic is a historical novel set during the American Civil War. The story follows Captain Horatio Passford, who learns of the war's outbreak while aboard his steam-yacht, the Bellevite. Concerned for his daughter Florence, who is in Confederate territory, he embarks on a dangerous mission to rescue her and his brother's family. This novel highlights the personal struggles and moral dilemmas faced during a tumultuous period in U.S. history.
