The Widow of the South

By: Robert Hicks

Narrated by: Paul Boehmer, Lorna Raver, Stephen Hoye, Scott Brick

Based on a true story, this debut Civil War novel follows a Southern plantation woman's journey of transforming her home into a hospital for the war.
This debut novel is based on the true story of Carrie McGavock. During the Civil War's Battle of Franklin, a five-hour bloodbath with 9,200 casualties, McGavock's home was turned into a field hospital where four generals died. For 40 years she tended the private cemetery on her property where more than 1,000 were laid to rest.

Recommended

Exceptional in all aspects. A good listen. Lived next to Carnton Plantation and story is a good representation of Carrie McGavock and the plantation.

DNF for me

I started this, then quit. A month or so later, I tried again. I WANTED to engage with these characters but I found I just didn't care about them. So it's a miss for me..

Rich, layered historical fiction, beautifully shared

Rich and unflinching historical detail; gorgeous description of time and place. You will be captured by the narrative and by the moving and engaging voice work by the readers.

Excellent story!

I love this book. After reading it, we traveled to Carnton to see this place. It was amazing!

Awesome

The narration really makes this book amazing. I don’t think I have ever listened to a book that was this good