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The new novel from the number one bestselling author of Cold Mountain - a stunning portrait of the devastation left by the American Civil War, as seen through the eyes of a woman who played a part at the heart of it.

Sooner or later, history asks: which side were…

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1 author picked Varina as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

It deals with a period of history I find fascinating the American Civil War and told from a unique angle
of Varina Davis Wife of the Confederate President. Although I did find one thing irritating the use of just 'V' when referring to the main character how long does it take to type out Varina.

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