Varina by Charles Frazier
The novel follows the life of Varina Howell Davis, the wife of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, as she reflects on her past during the tumultuous years of the American Civil War and its aftermath. Through a series of flashbacks and encounters with various characters, Varina grapples with the moral complexities and personal losses she experienced, including the impact of slavery and the war on her family and society. As she journeys toward reconciliation with her past, the narrative explores themes of survival, identity, and the enduring consequences of historical events.
- Published
- 2018
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 368
- Original Language
- English
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