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Dunaway's Crossing
Finalist for the 2013 Georgia Author of the Year Award
Praise for Dunaway's
"Brandon paints a beautiful picture of life in middle and southern Georgia at the peak of the 1918 flu epidemic...A very well done first novel."
Lisbeth Thom, Author of Row Away from the Rocks
I found this book riveting...This book offers a glimpse into one of the darker episodes of Savannah's history. It's an excellent read!
Jamison, an online reviewer
Her vivid descriptions of rural Georgia are reason enough to read the book; howeer, that very authenticity is what helped me develop an intimate relationship with the characters and care about their lives.
Sugar, an online reviewer
Overview of Dunaway's
One rural town beset with disease,
Two women secluded in a remote cabin,
Only one man stands between them and death.
If you liked Wickett's Remedy and Divining Women , you'll love Dunaway's Crossing .
Praise for Dunaway's
"Brandon paints a beautiful picture of life in middle and southern Georgia at the peak of the 1918 flu epidemic...A very well done first novel."
Lisbeth Thom, Author of Row Away from the Rocks
I found this book riveting...This book offers a glimpse into one of the darker episodes of Savannah's history. It's an excellent read!
Jamison, an online reviewer
Her vivid descriptions of rural Georgia are reason enough to read the book; howeer, that very authenticity is what helped me develop an intimate relationship with the characters and care about their lives.
Sugar, an online reviewer
Overview of Dunaway's
One rural town beset with disease,
Two women secluded in a remote cabin,
Only one man stands between them and death.
If you liked Wickett's Remedy and Divining Women , you'll love Dunaway's Crossing .
293 pages, Paperback
First published March 19, 2012
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Nancy Brandon
5 books41 followersNancy Brandon grew up in middle Georgia and graduated from the University of Georgia. For the past twenty years, she has taught college English in Savannah, Georgia, where she lives with her husband and two children. Her first novel, Dunaway's Crossing, was the finalist for the Georgia Author of the Year Award. Her latest novel, Show Me a Kindness, will release February 7, 2017 from Lake Union Publishing.
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June 4, 2012
Beatrice Dorothy Ferguson (Bea Dot) is the victim of an abusive husband and harbors the secret of an abusive past which she does not want her family and friends to discover. The time period is 1918, the setting, Savannah and rural Georgia. WWI is nearing an end and a deadly influenza outbreak is terrorizing the country, killing people from all walks of life. Bea Dot leaves Savannah to visit her cousin who lives in a small town in rural Georgia. Her cousin, Nettie, is married to the town's doctor and is expecting their first child. When the influenza starts spreading throughout their small town, Nettie's husband sends the two women out of town to live with Will Dunaway, a close family friend, who has just opened a small country store. Bea Dot soon finds she is falling in love with Will, and thus begins one of the many stories immersed in this historical romance/drama.
Dunaway's Crossing is more than just a romance – it is a historical piece which clearly paints a realistic picture of a time period when women had no rights, segregation between blacks and whites was the norm and death was a sad but common reality. It also shows how resilient people can be when times are tough. Author Nancy Brandon is able to bring the reader back to this time period and immerse them into the lives of these characters, breathing life into them on each page. The characters and situations hold the reader's attention and after the first few pages, you just don't want to put the book down. This story is a testimony to Ms. Brandon's research of the time period and the 1918 influenza breakout and I applaud her for hard work. If you are looking for a light, fun summer beach romance, then this is not the book for you. However, if you enjoy a historical novel with both a good story and depth, you will enjoy Dunaway's Crossing.
Dunaway's Crossing is more than just a romance – it is a historical piece which clearly paints a realistic picture of a time period when women had no rights, segregation between blacks and whites was the norm and death was a sad but common reality. It also shows how resilient people can be when times are tough. Author Nancy Brandon is able to bring the reader back to this time period and immerse them into the lives of these characters, breathing life into them on each page. The characters and situations hold the reader's attention and after the first few pages, you just don't want to put the book down. This story is a testimony to Ms. Brandon's research of the time period and the 1918 influenza breakout and I applaud her for hard work. If you are looking for a light, fun summer beach romance, then this is not the book for you. However, if you enjoy a historical novel with both a good story and depth, you will enjoy Dunaway's Crossing.
May 20, 2015
3.75 stars. A nice enjoyable read with it's small twists and turns. Bea Dot is trying to escape (if only for two short weeks) her abusive husband when she goes to a small town in Georgia to aid her cousin Netta in the coming birth of her child. What Bea Dot does not expect is to be suddenly trapped in midst of a flu-epidemic that will leave many of the town's inhabitants dead or very sick. She also does not expect to fall in love with a wounded war vet who runs the small town store. This was a good, solid read with romance and drama.
February 21, 2015
I enjoyed the story and historical details in Dunaway’s Crossing. The author doesn't shirk from the brutal details of the Spanish flu and the hardships faced by people in daily life. She’s brought to life this small town’s struggle with overwhelming death with deft hands. I liked how she also dealt with other heavy issues, mainly the PTSD issues suffered by returning servicemen from WWI, the great dichotomy between the white and black worlds in rural Georgia, and the status of women of the time.
There’s also her skill at the intimate details of her characters. They make up the heart of the story, their relationships and their struggle to make sense of a world that is rapidly going to hell. The readers get a real sense for how this great plague affects the everyday people of Pineview. From the local doctor’s wife compelled to leave town to escape the sickness to the maid compelled to stay in that same town due to no recourse to leave and to act as a nurse, the reader sees many different slices of the population during this harsh reality that was the Spanish Flu Pandemic.
Bea’s and Will’s relationship made me smile more than once. I loved them together and enjoyed the romantic element they brought to the horrors of their current reality. The whole bit with Bea’s abusive husband and her horrific past added spice to the mix, sometimes to a degree, though, of eyebrow-raising melodrama. Yet, that wasn't overpowering nor did it happen often. So I can overlook the occasional melodrama. Altogether, though, I loved Bea and Will together. I was rooting for them to the end and was made a very happy reader at the ultimate happily ever after.
The one issue I mainly have for this book may seem small to others but jumped out like crazy for me. The interactions between the characters seemed overwhelmingly negative and harsh. Almost every conversation or interaction had back-stabbing or digging overtones somewhere in the exchange. Now, I can see some of this as this town is pretty much going through hell and there’s a ton of stress around. But come on people! How ‘bout pulling together just a tad more?!
Still, this novel is a pretty solid look at Spanish Flu era America with all its death and horror. The author shows her research by bringing the world to life and creates an intimately horrific world for her characters. The reader gets to know these people, both the good and the bad, in a way not many books can achieve. There are some instances of overwhelming negativity. Yet, I’d still recommend this book to lovers of the historical fiction or romantic genres.
There’s also her skill at the intimate details of her characters. They make up the heart of the story, their relationships and their struggle to make sense of a world that is rapidly going to hell. The readers get a real sense for how this great plague affects the everyday people of Pineview. From the local doctor’s wife compelled to leave town to escape the sickness to the maid compelled to stay in that same town due to no recourse to leave and to act as a nurse, the reader sees many different slices of the population during this harsh reality that was the Spanish Flu Pandemic.
Bea’s and Will’s relationship made me smile more than once. I loved them together and enjoyed the romantic element they brought to the horrors of their current reality. The whole bit with Bea’s abusive husband and her horrific past added spice to the mix, sometimes to a degree, though, of eyebrow-raising melodrama. Yet, that wasn't overpowering nor did it happen often. So I can overlook the occasional melodrama. Altogether, though, I loved Bea and Will together. I was rooting for them to the end and was made a very happy reader at the ultimate happily ever after.
The one issue I mainly have for this book may seem small to others but jumped out like crazy for me. The interactions between the characters seemed overwhelmingly negative and harsh. Almost every conversation or interaction had back-stabbing or digging overtones somewhere in the exchange. Now, I can see some of this as this town is pretty much going through hell and there’s a ton of stress around. But come on people! How ‘bout pulling together just a tad more?!
Still, this novel is a pretty solid look at Spanish Flu era America with all its death and horror. The author shows her research by bringing the world to life and creates an intimately horrific world for her characters. The reader gets to know these people, both the good and the bad, in a way not many books can achieve. There are some instances of overwhelming negativity. Yet, I’d still recommend this book to lovers of the historical fiction or romantic genres.
May 10, 2012
I liked this book quite a bit. The settings of Savannah and central, rural Georgia rang true as did the relationships among the black and white people of the time. It was set in the waning year of WWI during a terrible influenza outbreak. The book centers around Beatrice Dorothy (Bea Dot) Ferguson, a beautiful woman from a monied family who mysteriously married an unattractive, brutish man quite rapidly. Her family knew that he was not a good choice but they did not realize the terrible extent of his abuse of Bea Dot. In the opening pages, Bea Dot's Aunt Lavinia, who at least knew enough to feel Bea Dot needed to get away from her husband Ben, has convinced her to go to Pineview to visit her cousin and Aunt Lavinia's daughter Nettie. Nettie and Bea Dot grew up very close to one another but had recently become astranged, so much so that Nettie didn't even attend Bea Dot's wedding. As Bea Dot gets to Pineview, Nettie's husband and town doctor Ralph has decided that Nettie and Bea Dot have to move out to the country because of the danger of being exposed to the very virulent influenza outbreak in town. The characters seemed real and the descriptions of rural Georgia rang true as well. Overall, I really did like this book and would definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical fiction that centers around teh American South in the early portion of the 20th century.
May 28, 2012
I'm 6% in, her husband needs to die for what he did.
What I can tell, exceedingly well written and I'm enjoying this book thoroughly.
I'll update this later.
What I can tell, exceedingly well written and I'm enjoying this book thoroughly.
I'll update this later.
April 30, 2012
Rural Georgia is one of my favourite settings for a book, and being that this story takes place in 1918 just added to its attraction. Through the talent of Ms. Brandon, I quickly became enamoured with the characters of Bea Dot (not Ben!), Netta and Ralph and couldn't put the book down as the story unwound. The facts were accurately depicted so that the reader felt as if they were a part of the goings-on as the dreadful flu epidemic hit with a vengeance and the lives of everyone were affected. A well-written, wonderful read! I’ll certainly be looking for more from this author!
June 3, 2012
This was a gem. I had the leisure of a lovely summer day and damned if I didn't spend it all on this. Sure, I was outdoors throughout (note: this may be the first book I have ever read entirely outside), but I hope the time commitment alone compels some among you to request this title from your local library. Or, visit the author's site and get a copy for yourself. nancybrandon.com
Let me know if you saw the last line coming. I did not and was tickled to LOL upon reading it.
Super fun summer read.
Let me know if you saw the last line coming. I did not and was tickled to LOL upon reading it.
Super fun summer read.
August 16, 2017
This novel was set in 1918 in Georgia shifting between Savannah and the community of Pineview. A young woman, Bea Dot, who has a horrible secret in her life and is physically abused by her new husband, goes to join her cousin Netta after she has a miscarriage brought about by her husband's physical abuse. After she arrives, she discovers that she and Netta who is in the late stages of her pregnancy, must live isolated out in the country due to the beginning of an influenza epidemic. I won't go any further into the plot to keep from spoiling it for other readers. The influenza epidemic described in this book was the worst influenza epidemic the world has ever experienced and killed thousands and thousands of people. The novel also describes the hardships African-American people had getting medical care for themselves and their families because of the prevalent racial discrimination. I read this as a Kindle book and enjoyed it very much. It was a worthwhile read.
March 30, 2016
SUMMARY: Bea Dot Ferguson has a life many in Savannah envy: a wealthy husband, a luxurious house, a baby on the way. But appearances are deceiving. To hide a terrible secret, Bea Dot married a man she didn’t love—only to suffer his brutality later on. When her cousin Netta invites her for a visit in rural Pineview, Georgia, Bea Dot jumps at the chance to escape. But she soon learns she’s traded one perilous situation for another—Pineview has been infected with deadly Spanish influenza. As the epidemic escalates, Bea Dot and Netta must fight for survival. With the help of Will Dunaway, a recently returned Great War veteran, Bea Dot draws upon strength she never knew she had. As she and Will desperately try to avoid contagion, their mutual attraction grows, making them both the target of her husband’s wrath.
REVIEW: This story takes places in Georgia shortly after the end of World War I during the time period of the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918. This book is a very emotional read. Brandon makes rural Georgia come alive in 1918 along with the horrors of the death toll of the Spanish flu as well as the toll it took on those caring for the ill and burying the dead, and the emotions of those who lost loved ones. Bea Dot has had her share of problems both before and after marriage. She does develop strengths though that help her deal with the crises she faces along the way. Her overly bossy cousin Netta doesn't help things either, but she does become more understanding as things become difficult. Will deals with his own problems as a returning veteran. It was nice to see how they supported one another through the difficulties of the flu epidemic and Netta's pregnancy. The ending has a surprising twist which considering what an evil man Ben was felt quite justified. I would have rated this book a 5 except for one thing that bothered me. Both Will and Netta made choices that weren't appropriate given the circumstances and neither felt any guilt for what they did. This is a secular book though with no Christian faith thread so I can understand why this wasn't a problem for the author.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "...You've got a rich life ahead of you. Don't carry those burdens along the way."
REVIEW: This story takes places in Georgia shortly after the end of World War I during the time period of the Spanish flu pandemic in 1918. This book is a very emotional read. Brandon makes rural Georgia come alive in 1918 along with the horrors of the death toll of the Spanish flu as well as the toll it took on those caring for the ill and burying the dead, and the emotions of those who lost loved ones. Bea Dot has had her share of problems both before and after marriage. She does develop strengths though that help her deal with the crises she faces along the way. Her overly bossy cousin Netta doesn't help things either, but she does become more understanding as things become difficult. Will deals with his own problems as a returning veteran. It was nice to see how they supported one another through the difficulties of the flu epidemic and Netta's pregnancy. The ending has a surprising twist which considering what an evil man Ben was felt quite justified. I would have rated this book a 5 except for one thing that bothered me. Both Will and Netta made choices that weren't appropriate given the circumstances and neither felt any guilt for what they did. This is a secular book though with no Christian faith thread so I can understand why this wasn't a problem for the author.
FAVORITE QUOTES: "...You've got a rich life ahead of you. Don't carry those burdens along the way."
August 29, 2016
Excellent historical fiction!
I did not know a thing about an influenza epidemic in the South in the early 1900s, but was quickly drawn into the story.
The epidemic---and death of thousands--came just about the time of WWI. The character development was deep and true, the story moved along at a logical pace, no threads were left in a knot, no questions left unanswered.
I just love the name of the main character, Be a Dot, which is her nickname for Beatrice Dorothy. She starts out shy and uncertain of herself, but builds up quite a lot of spunk, courage, and backbone during quite a series of trials.
Give this book a try; I plan to order h e r next book this very day.
I did not know a thing about an influenza epidemic in the South in the early 1900s, but was quickly drawn into the story.
The epidemic---and death of thousands--came just about the time of WWI. The character development was deep and true, the story moved along at a logical pace, no threads were left in a knot, no questions left unanswered.
I just love the name of the main character, Be a Dot, which is her nickname for Beatrice Dorothy. She starts out shy and uncertain of herself, but builds up quite a lot of spunk, courage, and backbone during quite a series of trials.
Give this book a try; I plan to order h e r next book this very day.
January 12, 2015
This book was formulaic and predictable. Fancy city girl meets lonely country boy, will they or won't they (when you know all along they will), throw in a few (predictable) tragedies, a little more waiting, and then voila! Happy ending. I knew what would happen by the second chapter. I kept reading because I I hoped that, by some miracle, there would be a surprise in there somewhere and because I hate to leave a book unfinished. I also believe this should be categorized as a romance, not historical fiction. There are also quite a few misused words and editing errors. That being said it was a quick and easy read and if you don't mind romance, or predictable, novels you might enjoy this.
July 24, 2012
Wonderful plot shows how one can lie, cheat and be deceitful and get away with it! Very interesting plot however towards the end of the book I would not recommended it due to language! It could have been a highly recommend read by me but due to language i will not recommend this book! Loved the twisted mind, well thought out plans she employed to deceive, ending cleverly written as well!
May 29, 2012
Nancy Brandon is good story teller, and I enjoyed this book. I knew of the influenza epidemic of 1918. Now I feel I was there. The story is peopled with interesting characters, some to love and some to hate.
September 23, 2012
Good Historical Fiction however predictable. Just an easy read. You are happy for the main character, Bea Dot - and how she grows as a stronger woman against abuse and disease and finding herself and new love.
January 12, 2015
I liked the book. Southern lit, reading about the flu epidemic BUT the name Bea Dot drove me to distraction! If the story hadn't 'grabbed' me from the get go I'm afraid I would've ditched it. Suppose in addition to not judging a book by its cover I should add protagonists name!! Lol
May 14, 2012
I really enjoyed reading this book. I learned a bit about the flu epidemic of 1918 by Googling it after being reminded about it from the story. I recommend this book to my reader friends and family!
July 5, 2012
A compelling and emotional read. The setting and time period are described really well.
October 9, 2016
Coming back after 2 hours to add that I can't get this story out of my head because I pictured Will as Will from Criminal Minds and that was my undoing
July 6, 2018
What a surprise! This book gripped me on several levels. Bea Dot, a southern woman of good breeding, find herself escaping an abusive husband by decamping to the country to visit a cousin. Spanish flu grips the small town she's come to visit, so before she can even settle in she's decamped even further out in the countryside to escape the disease.
The author does a tremendous job recreating the anxiety and uncertainty that must have been felt by folks living in the countryside during the flu pandemic of 1918. The characters in the book are in three different locations, each further isolated than the last, and each has it's own difficulties during the crisis.
In addition to the tension surrounding the disease and its progress, there's a developing attraction between two people isolated far in the countryside, and the drama in that story builds slowly but keeps stoking the pressure to a crescendo at the end. It was paced so well I was swept off my feet.
Heartily recommend.
The author does a tremendous job recreating the anxiety and uncertainty that must have been felt by folks living in the countryside during the flu pandemic of 1918. The characters in the book are in three different locations, each further isolated than the last, and each has it's own difficulties during the crisis.
In addition to the tension surrounding the disease and its progress, there's a developing attraction between two people isolated far in the countryside, and the drama in that story builds slowly but keeps stoking the pressure to a crescendo at the end. It was paced so well I was swept off my feet.
Heartily recommend.
June 19, 2018
Bea Dot Ferguson has a life many in Savannah envy: a wealthy husband, a luxurious house, a baby on the way. But appearances are deceiving. To hide a terrible secret, Bea Dot married a man she didn’t love—only to suffer his brutality later on. When her cousin Netta invites her for a visit in rural Pineview, Georgia, Bea Dot jumps at the chance to escape. But she soon learns she’s traded one perilous situation for another—Pineview has been infected with deadly Spanish influenza. As the epidemic escalates, Bea Dot and Netta must fight for survival. With the help of Will Dunaway, a recently returned Great War veteran, Bea Dot draws upon strength she never knew she had. As she and Will desperately try to avoid contagion, their mutual attraction grows, making them both the target of her husband’s wrath.
August 2, 2019
A story about middle Georgia
I have this book a 5 star rating because it depicted middle Georgia so perfectly. I was born and raised in middle Georgia and am very familiar with Savannah, Macon, Hawkinsville and several towns mentioned in the book. Yes, there are many, many line trees in this part of the state!
The story line seemed well though out. The relationship between the whites and the blacks was accurately stated. The division between classes were accurately depicted. I liked the way the story took the reader from one situation to another seamlessly. Each character was described so perfectly that you could get a glimpse of that character and know if he or she was a saint of a scoundrel.
It can't be an easy task to gather all of this information and then have the ability to put it all together and end up with a successful story. Most enjoyable!!
I have this book a 5 star rating because it depicted middle Georgia so perfectly. I was born and raised in middle Georgia and am very familiar with Savannah, Macon, Hawkinsville and several towns mentioned in the book. Yes, there are many, many line trees in this part of the state!
The story line seemed well though out. The relationship between the whites and the blacks was accurately stated. The division between classes were accurately depicted. I liked the way the story took the reader from one situation to another seamlessly. Each character was described so perfectly that you could get a glimpse of that character and know if he or she was a saint of a scoundrel.
It can't be an easy task to gather all of this information and then have the ability to put it all together and end up with a successful story. Most enjoyable!!
November 23, 2021
comfortable read
I was in the mood for an easy to read book about love and life. This fit the bill to a T. Believable characters and storyline. Amazed how the author handled the 1918 infuenza facts and influence on daily life. Much like our 2020 global experience, yet book was written in 2012. So quite a timely underlayer to the story.
Over a hundred years later and we are dealing with the same themes: poor underserved and subpar healthcare, more prone to dying, bullying, violence against marriage partners, overworked health care system, underpaid service workers, etc. This book lifted my spirits and while I suspected the ending from nearly the beginning, it wasn't gooey or overdone. All in all a very satisfying ending to a good story.
I was in the mood for an easy to read book about love and life. This fit the bill to a T. Believable characters and storyline. Amazed how the author handled the 1918 infuenza facts and influence on daily life. Much like our 2020 global experience, yet book was written in 2012. So quite a timely underlayer to the story.
Over a hundred years later and we are dealing with the same themes: poor underserved and subpar healthcare, more prone to dying, bullying, violence against marriage partners, overworked health care system, underpaid service workers, etc. This book lifted my spirits and while I suspected the ending from nearly the beginning, it wasn't gooey or overdone. All in all a very satisfying ending to a good story.
October 14, 2017
Wished I could let everything else go so I could keep reading
I generally read mystery or SciFi this was awesome I travel from Springfield MA to Boston 3 times a week so each trip gives me 2 or more hours each way to read and time passed so fast I was disappointed to have to put my tablet away. As soon as I got into the cab I read until I arrived at my destination . I laughed and cried as I read, happy that I had enough tissues to dry my eyes when needed. I would definitely read another novel written by MS Brandon. I honestly don't know why I chose this book but really glad I did !
I generally read mystery or SciFi this was awesome I travel from Springfield MA to Boston 3 times a week so each trip gives me 2 or more hours each way to read and time passed so fast I was disappointed to have to put my tablet away. As soon as I got into the cab I read until I arrived at my destination . I laughed and cried as I read, happy that I had enough tissues to dry my eyes when needed. I would definitely read another novel written by MS Brandon. I honestly don't know why I chose this book but really glad I did !
March 28, 2024
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and found it interesting and easy to read. The storyline was intriguing, and I especially appreciated the historical context surrounding the Spanish flu pandemic. It was fascinating to learn how people dealt with such a significant event in history. However, I must admit, there was one aspect that I couldn't quite shake off: the main character's name. I know it may seem petty, but I found it quite distracting and even disliked it to the point where I mentally replaced it with "Bea" every time I encountered it. Despite this minor quibble, the book was still a delightful read, and I would highly recommend it to others who are interested in this genre.
September 30, 2018
Mixed emotions..too real life sadness
I loved that the author knew about the climate of the southern Georgia town. She lived in it and could relate exactly how it was. The story held my interest to the last page. It was well written and seemed to describe life in the south during that era very well. Although I didn’t like the sadness of loosing the people that died. It was a very sad time and I’d rather read happy books. It was well written because it really made me hate Ben and his character. Made me feel so many different emotions, which is what a good read does.
I loved that the author knew about the climate of the southern Georgia town. She lived in it and could relate exactly how it was. The story held my interest to the last page. It was well written and seemed to describe life in the south during that era very well. Although I didn’t like the sadness of loosing the people that died. It was a very sad time and I’d rather read happy books. It was well written because it really made me hate Ben and his character. Made me feel so many different emotions, which is what a good read does.
October 23, 2017
Color Purple comes to mind....Small towns in mid Georgia but a real slice of society on so many levels and many of the same things we are still dealing with today are being grappled within this book.
Women who are in situations not of their own choosing and trapped, Men who continue to take advantage no matter what and then society as a whole where class and color define oneself. Very good
book
Women who are in situations not of their own choosing and trapped, Men who continue to take advantage no matter what and then society as a whole where class and color define oneself. Very good
book
October 21, 2018
A simple, straight forward tale of a lonely, abused wife falling for a handsome, damaged man and the intrigue that follows. Throw in the Great War, an influenza epidemic and a dose of racism and you have a tale to pass a few hours away.
This story is not going to change the world but it was entertaining, though a little far fetched on occasion and I did find the central character's name a tad irritating.
This story is not going to change the world but it was entertaining, though a little far fetched on occasion and I did find the central character's name a tad irritating.
September 8, 2017
Excellent Read!
I fell in love with Will Dunnaway myself! Great characters. An accurate and heart wrenching portrayal of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic. This is an episode of our history that is rarely seen in novels and with likeable, sympathetic characters, I found the story engrossing.
I fell in love with Will Dunnaway myself! Great characters. An accurate and heart wrenching portrayal of the 1918 Influenza Epidemic. This is an episode of our history that is rarely seen in novels and with likeable, sympathetic characters, I found the story engrossing.
June 15, 2018
Uplifting story
I enjoyed this story and the characters in it. I have lived through a lot things with being a Navy wife for my younger days.
But I remember my mother talking about the influenza in 1919 in NM where she lived at the time. I think it is very good for history as my heritage is from GA also.
Good luck in your writing
I enjoyed this story and the characters in it. I have lived through a lot things with being a Navy wife for my younger days.
But I remember my mother talking about the influenza in 1919 in NM where she lived at the time. I think it is very good for history as my heritage is from GA also.
Good luck in your writing
March 3, 2020
Highly Recommended
For me, this book was an excellent lesson in American social history, where all the characters were believable and their stories really interesting. I love that the author set the book in her home state and gave her faraway readers an insight into another time and place.
For me, this book was an excellent lesson in American social history, where all the characters were believable and their stories really interesting. I love that the author set the book in her home state and gave her faraway readers an insight into another time and place.
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