""These Are My Jewels"" is a historical fiction novel written by Stanley Waterloo. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Seward. Mary is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to help her country in any way she can. She becomes a nurse and works tirelessly to care for wounded soldiers.As the war rages on, Mary's life becomes increasingly complicated. She falls in love with...