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Carrie mcgavock is real and was known as the widow of the south for her efforts during and following the war. The widow is a coproduction of british itv and amazon video. A thunderous, actionrich first novel of the civil war, based on historical fact. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the widow of the south. The widow of the south is a brilliant novel that captures the end of an era, the vast madness of war, and the courage of a remarkable woman. Civil war buff robert hicks based his 2005 novel on the true story of a confederate woman who devoted herself to giving southern soldiers a proper burial. Today, he asks if the cemetery has room for one more. Robert hicks born january 30, 1951 is the author of the new york times bestseller the widow of the south and has played a major role in preserving the historic carnton mansion, a focal point in the battle of franklin which occurred on november 30, 1864. Not only was it a well written book, but the narration was done so well i felt like i was there, really listening to. The widow of the south is a historical novel centered around the carnton plantation during the battle of franklin. Also available as a time warner audiobook, in a large print edition and as an ebook. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Aug 30, 2005 the widow of the south is an excellent, breathtaking and fascinating read. The widow is a nonlinear psychological thriller that takes place in various neighborhoods of london spanning the years 20062010.

Robert hicks if god was watching that indian summer afternoon of november 30, 1864, some say he would have been looking at the continent of america, in the central part of a state called tennessee, at a little. Hickss big historical first novel, based on true events in his hometown, follows the saga of carrie mcgavock, a lonely confederate wife who finds purpose. The widow of the south is robert hickss debut novel, but this beautiful, moving book is written with the style of a seasoned author. But, wow, what a story is told in the novel based on fact the widow of the south. Cussys patrons refer to her as bluet or book woman, and she delights in bringing them books as well as messages, medicine, and advice. Check out selected results from nypl title quest 2019, held august 2, 2019, as well as title quest 2018. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. This is an update of a previous post by sharon rickson. Hickss big historical first novel, based on true events in his hometown, follows the saga of carrie mcgavock, a lonely confederate wife who finds purpose transforming her tennessee plantation into a hospital and cemetery during the civil war. Not only was it a well written book, but the narration was done so well i felt like i was there, really listening to the characters. Nov 22, 2017 finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. Cussys patrons refer to her as bluet or book woman, and she delights in bringing them books as well as messages, medicine. It stars kate beckinsale as a woman who believes that her husband was killed in a plane crash three years earlier, but then discovers that he is still alive in the congo. Yet, for lovers of historical fiction, the story told in robert hicks novel the widow.

I really wanted to like this book a lot more than i did. Based on a true story, the widow of the south tells of the aftermath of the civil war battle of franklin, tennessee, a devastating and now. An authors note at the end of the book gives information about carnton and john and. He is the author of the widow of the south and a separate country. I even put the book down and read something else, but felt committed enough to my book. It was filmed in south africa, wales, and rotterdam. It is based in fact on the actual battle that took place in franklin, tennessee on november 30, 1864. The production and narration of this book was exceptional. In an authors note at the end of his book the widow of the south, robert hicks tells us that when oscar wilde made his infamous tour of america in 1882, he told his hosts that his itinerary should include a visit to sunny tennessee to meet the widow mcgavock, the. Its the fictional story of the reallife carrie mcgavock, who turned her tennessee plantation house into a makeshift hospital for confederate. Robert hicks is the new york times bestselling author of the novels the widow of the south and a separate country. The widow of the south is a brilliant novel that captures the end of an era, the vast madness of war, and the courage of a remarkable woman to claim life from the grasp of death itself.

Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Oct 29, 2015 the widow of the south by robert hicks in doc, rtf, txt download e book. In november of 1864 the civil war is close to its end. But a fierce battle is about to take place in franklin, tennessee, pitting loyal confederate soldiers against a staunch union army that greatly outnumbers them. The widow of the south by hicks, robert, 2005, warner books edition, in english. I cant help but say that this book deeply moved me. The widow of the south by robert hicks librarything. Its the fictional story of the reallife carrie mcgavock, who turned her tennessee plantation house. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new york. The battle of franklin near nashville, tennessee, may not be the most famous battle of the american civil war. The widow of the south, and franklin, tennessee off the. The heat in some of the locations became difficult for beckinsale, who was hospitalized after passing out while shooting a scene. The march, the widow of the south, canaans tongue books.

The widow of the south by hicks, robert, 2005, warner books edition, in english 1st ed. The driving force behind the perservation and restoration of the historic carnton plantation in tennessee, he stumbled upon the extraordinary role that carrie mcgavock played during and after the battle of franklin. First of all, i have to admit ive never been a big fan of civil war history. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title by gwen glazer, communications november 22, 2017. The novel begins with firstperson, presenttense narration from jean tay. Provided to youtube by syntax creative widow of the south gary chapman the truth. Author interview robert hicks, author of the widow of the south. Finding a book when youve forgotten its title the new.

But i saw an interview with the author on tv and i was fascinated by the story behind the book. Goodreads members who liked the widow of the south also liked. Civil war is in its latter days when general nathan forrest forces his way into carrie mcgavocks home and orders it turned into a hospital. Handpicked recommendations to other books that have a similar writing style or theme to the widow of the south.

I found this book very difficult to get into and i never felt any connection to carrie and she often annoyed me. Music publisher hicks treats a longoverlooked episode of the war in this account of the battle of franklin, tennessee, which took place in november 1864 near nashville. When a local pastor takes a nefarious interest in cussy, claiming that god has sent him to rid society of her blue demons, efforts to defend herself leave cussy. Robert hicks on a warm indian summer day in november of 1864 carrie mcgavock sits alone in her room at carnton house, mourning the death of three of her five children. The widow of the south is a brilliant novel that captures the end of an era, the vast madness of war, and the courage of a remarkable woman to claim life from the. Buy the widow of the south by robert hicks online at alibris. Robert hicks served on the board of carnton plantation and became fascinated with its story. Find books like the widow of the south from the worlds largest community of readers.

An outlying plantation named carnton belongs to john and carrie mcgavock. Mcgavock became an angel of mercy for the wounded that day, but. The widow of the south is carrie mcgavock, the wife of a tennessee plantation owner who, in 1864, finds her house commandeered as a field hospital by confederate general nathan bedford forrest. The widow of the south by robert hicks reading guidebook. Based on an extraordinary true story, this brilliant, meticulously researched novel flashes back to 1864 and the. The widow of the south robert hicks, 2005 grand central publishing 448 pp. The widow of the south, by the firsttime novelist robert hicks, a music publisher and manager in nashville. The widow of the south by robert hicks landmark booksellers. After the battle of franklin, wounded men cram every square foot of carntons stately rooms. Widow of the south takes place in franklin, tennessee during the end of the civil war, and is based on the life of carrie mcgovak. In an authors note at the end of his book the widow of the south, robert hicks tells us that when oscar wilde made his infamous tour of america in 1882, he told his hosts that his itinerary should include a visit to sunny tennessee to meet the widow mcgavock, the high priestess of the temple of dead boys. Author interview robert hicks, author of the widow of.

I must be honest and tell everyone that i am a student of the civil war and have visited the site of this book and toured the nearby battlegrounds. And what heroes carrie mcgavock and her slave servant mariah are. Its the fictional story of the reallife carrie mcgavock, who turned her tennessee plantation house into a makeshift hospital for confederate soldiers after the bloody battle of franklin in 1864. Carrie mcgavock, whose tennessee home at carnton plantation was commandeered into a field hospital during the bloody battle of franklin on nov. The widow of the south is an excellent, breathtaking and fascinating read. The widow of the south is the product of hickss research about franklin, in particular the restoration of the carnton plantation as a historical site, home to the cemetery carrie mcgavock built to honor the thousands of dead who lost their lives at franklin, tennessee. It can be tough to remember the title and author of a book you read a long time ago. White widow book collection volume one by white widow. The widow of the south is a fictional account of a reallife figure. Aug 07, 2019 robert hicks bestseller, the widow of the south, an excellent historical fiction novel to read before a trip to franklin, tennessee. The words, carnton, franklin, tennessee, will never have the same meaning to me now that ive read this amazing novel. Robert hicks bestseller, the widow of the south, an excellent historical fiction novel to read before a trip to franklin, tennessee. The book is flush with romantic prose and explicit battle scenes. The widow of the south by robert hicks book club discussion.

The widow of the south this book is super steamy and not too long. The widow arrives from england recommended as twisty psychological suspense and an electrifying debut thriller. 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. Carrie mcgavock, the widow of the south, did indeed take it upon herself to grieve. Carrie mcgavock is an old woman who tends the graves of the almost 1,500 soldiers buried there. Apr, 2011 civil war buff robert hicks based his 2005 novel on the true story of a confederate woman who devoted herself to giving southern soldiers a proper burial in her own backyard. The following version of the book was used to create this guide. This collection includes the softcover white widow volume 1, the coloring book and the calendar all in one bundle. As she walks among the dead, an elderly man appearsthe same soldier she met that fateful day long ago. In the years following the civil war, mariah reddick, former slave to carrie mcgavock the widow of the south has quietly built a new life for herself as a midwife to the women of franklin, tennessee. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The widow of the south by robert hicks, paperback barnes. The widow of the south, and franklin, tennessee off the beaten. Nov 08, 2014 provided to youtube by syntax creative widow of the south gary chapman the truth.