Pamela C. (pj-s-bookcorner) reviewed on 1/14/2016 + 885 more book reviews

(Fiction) I have read books that referred to or mentioned Andersonville prison and the horrific conditions. This book centers on the town of Americus, near the prison, and their doctor who is assigned the Federal hospital portion of the prison. Also, on a sentry, Dance Pickett (cousin of Dr. Stiles), who witnesses firsthand the starvation and neglect. Helping means being a traitor to the cause. When does doing the right thing trump doing what is expected? No matter what the consequences. Riveting tale of friendships borne out of tragedy. Very good read!!! (Details of conditions/treatments are realistic and hard to read, but I would not say they were gory.)

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