Books like Susannah (Sunfire #2) by Candice F. Ransom
Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, Susannah has spent sixteen years as a proper Virginian girl, obedient and hopeful of a future shaped by men. When her brother and fiancé are called to defend the South, she confronts the war’s harsh realities and the first daring steps of rebellion against traditional rules. Facing danger for her life, her family, and a hidden romance born amid the conflict, Susannah must navigate the battlefield of both society and her own heart.
First publish date: 1984
Genre: Historical Fiction/19th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Candice F. Ransom
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