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Addy's story unfolds in the immediate aftermath of the Civil War, set in Philadelphia in 1865, as she eagerly hopes her family will be reunited in freedom. The narrative captures her unwavering optimism amid the uncertainties of rebuilding life, highlighting the hope for happiness and the looming heartache that may follow as they navigate the challenges of postwar America.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Connie Rose Porter
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