Secrets in a House Divided
Overview
In the summer of 1864, the ongoing war against the Union leaves the Confederate capital of Richmond, Virginia jittery and dispirited. When Amanda, a lonely, young mother whose husband is away fighting for the Confederacy, meets a convalescing soldier, she welcomes the diversion. Her enchantment soon turns to panic when she discovers she is pregnant. Hiding the shameful secret from her husband and her neighbors consumes her. Cassie, the enslaved woman who works in Amanda's home, has no choice but to become involved in Amanda's decisions. As battles rage nearby, both women face increasingly fraught risks and consequences. Each one endures unimaginable hardships, fighting to protect what she holds most dear. Meanwhile, Amanda's husband, Edwin, tries to remain true to the Confederate cause. Told in historically rich, poetic detail, the story peels back the veneer of gentility to reveal the humanity of its characters at a time when Southern society is about to topple.
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9780881466690
- ISBN-10: 0881466697
- Publisher: Mercer University Press
- Publish Date: September 2018
- Dimensions: 8.7 x 5.8 x 0.9 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.9 pounds
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