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Set in Natchez, Mississippi, "So Red the Rose" follows the town’s transformation as the Civil War erupts. Through the eyes of its residents, the novel portrays the resilience, culture, and turmoil of the Old South during one of America’s most pivotal conflicts.
First publish date: 1934
Genre: Historical Fiction/20th Century Historical Fiction
Authors: Young, Stark
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