The Widow of the South
by Robert Hicks
The Widow of the South by Robert Hicks holds a well received rating of 3.75 out of 5, based on 12.4K reader ratings. First published in 2005. The book spans 436 pages.
About The Widow of the South
Tennessee, 1864. On a late autumn day, near a little town called Franklin, 10,000 men will soon lie dead or dying in a battle that will change many lives for ever. None will be more changed than Carrie McGavock, who finds her home taken over by the Confederate army and turned into a field hospital. Taking charge, she finds the courage to face up to the horrors around her and, in doing so, finds a cause.Out on the battlefield, a tired young Southern soldier drops his guns and charges forward into Yankee territory, holding only the flag of his company's colours. He survives and is brought to the hospital. Carrie recognizes something in him - a willingness to die - and decides on that day, in her house, she will not let him.In the pain-filled days and weeks that follow, both find a form of mutual healing that neither thinks possible.In this extraordinary debut novel based on a true story, Robert Hicks has written an epic novel of love and heroism set against the madness of the American Civil War.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Robert Hicks |
| Published | 2005 |
| Pages | 436 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.75 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,419 |
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What genre is The Widow of the South?
The Widow of the South is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is The Widow of the South worth reading?
Based on 12.4K reader ratings, The Widow of the South has an average score of 3.75 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Widow of the South?
The Widow of the South has 436 pages.
Who wrote The Widow of the South?
The Widow of the South was written by Robert Hicks. It was first published in 2005.
What is the ISBN for The Widow of the South?
The ISBN-13 for The Widow of the South is 9780446697440.0.
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