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Book Review of The Widow of the South

The Widow of the South
The Widow of the South
Author: Robert Hicks
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
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This novel is based on the true story of Carrie McGavock whose house was turned into a hospital during the Battle of Franklin - 5 of the bloodiest hours of the Civil War. After the battle Carrie has 1500 bodies of the Conferderate soldiers exhumed and buried on her plantation. Robert Hicks has created memorable characters living in the hell of war. A must read for all Civil War buffs.