Buy the widow of the south by robert hicks online at alibris. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Based on an extraordinary true story, this brilliant, meticulously researched novel flashes back to 1864 and the. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order. The battle of franklin near nashville, tennessee, may not be the most famous battle of the american civil war. Robert hicks born january 30, 1951 is the author of the new york times bestseller the widow of the south and has. I am a southerner and there is always that sense of. I claim little connection with faulkner, other than the hold. Reprinted with permission by warner books, an imprint of time warner bookmark. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Mariah reddick had been a slave to carrie mcgavockthe widow in hicks previous novelsince their childhoods. The widow of the south kindle edition by hicks, robert.
Robert hicks has been active in the music industry in nashville for twenty years as both a music publisher and artist manager. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. The widow of the south is robert hickss debut novel, but this beautiful, moving book is written with the style of a seasoned author. As she walks among the dead, an elderly man appearsthe same soldier she met that fateful day long ago. Robert hicks born january 30, 1951 is the author of the new york times bestseller the widow of the south and has played a major role in preserving the historic carnton mansion, a focal point in the battle of franklin which occurred on november 30, 1864. Robert hicks unveils the story of a southern woman long forgotten in.
Mariah had been her tether to the earth when things had spun away, when carrie wasnt sure if there remaineda real and true life for her, and then when she wasnt sure if she wanted that life even if it existed. The widow of the south robert hicks, author, tom wopat, read by, becky ann baker. The march, the widow of the south, canaans tongue books. Widow of the south by robert hicks and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Electronic versions of the books were found automatically and may be incorrect wrong. Page by page robert hicks the widow of the south youtube. Hicks became fascinated by the battle of franklin, tennessee, a major battle which occurred in the final months of the civil war. In this episode, erik rostad discusses book 17 of his 2019 reading list the widow of the south by robert hicks, a historical novel. The widow of the south is told with multiple narrators most notably the title character, a real woman who saw her home turned into a field hospital and willed herself into burying countless. Mariah reddick had been a slave to carrie mcgavockthe. The widow of the south and millions of other books are available for instant access.
Robert hicks bestseller, the widow of the south, an excellent historical fiction novel to read before a trip to franklin, tennessee. So, when a call goes out for a team of women to deliver books as part of eleanor roosevelts new. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. The widow of the south is a brilliant novel that captures the end of an era, the vast madness of war, and the courage of a remarkable woman to claim life from the grasp of death itself. But i saw an interview with the author on tv and i was fascinated by the story behind the book. Through the late afternoon and into the evening, there were more casualties those five hours at franklin than in the nineteen hours of ddayand more than twice as many casualties as at pearl harbor. Podcast the widow of the south by robert hicks books. The widow of the south, by robert hicks april, 2011. The widow of the south and millions of other books are available for instant. Page by page with robert hicks author of the widow of the south page by page is a show dedicated to promoting literacy, author.
Robert hickss most popular book is the widow of the south. Robert hicks books list of books by author robert hicks. The widow of the south reprint paperback by robert hicks. The author, robert hicks, is local to franklin, tn and i had the chance to meet him at landmark booksellers one day when he was in the store. The widow of the south by robert hicks interview bookpage. An impressive addition to the library of historical fiction on the civil war, worthy of a place alongside the killer angels, rifles for watie and shiloh. The widow of the south, and franklin, tennessee off the. Also available as a time warner audiobook, in a large print edition and as an ebook. His first order of business is to buy the dutch house, a lavish estate in the suburbs outside of philadelphia. He is the author of the widow of the south and a separate country. Carrie mcgavock is an old woman who tends the graves of the almost 1,500 soldiers buried there. The driving force behind the perservation and restoration of the historic carnton plantation in tennessee, he stumbled upon the extraordinary role that carrie mcgavock played during and after the battle of franklin. I claim little connection with faulkner, other than the hold that the past had on him and has on me, he explains. Today, he asks if the cemetery has room for one more.
The widow of the south 9780446500128 by hicks, robert and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the widow of the south. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Robert hicks, quote from the widow of the south the only glory to be had was the glory of surviving. I really wanted to like this book a lot more than i did. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity at this site. Yet, for lovers of historical fiction, the story told in robert hicks novel the widow. And what heroes carrie mcgavock and her slave servant mariah are. The widow of the south by robert hicks book club discussion. Robert hicks sequel to his highly acclaimed civil war novel the widow of the south 2005 is a gripping tale of one strong and courageous womans quest to find those responsible for the murder of her only child. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.
Civil war buff robert hicks based his 2005 novel on the true story of a confederate woman who. Reading guide for the widow of the south by robert hicks. The widow of the south by robert hicks 432pp, bantam. Based on a true story, the widow of the south tells of the aftermath of the civil war battle of franklin, tennessee, a devastating and now largelyforgotten bloodbath that left over 9,000 soldiers dead, wounded, captured, or missing. The widow of the south by robert hicks books library. To me, the reality of this life was sad, shallow, duplicitous and worn down to the bone with suffering. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it. An impressive addition to the library of historical fiction on the civil war, worthy of a place alongside the. Robert hicks, a leather dresser of london, england, and ancestor of the hicks family in america, is said to have descended from sir ellis hicks as knighted by edward, the black prince, on the battlefield of poictiers, september 9, 56, for bravery in capturing a set of colors from the french through his son john, who had thomas, who had. Robert hicks has 32 books on goodreads with 40256 ratings. If early buzz pans out, the widow of the south could do for carnton what midnight in the garden of good and evil did for savannah. In our interview, he reflects on his affinity for another southern writer.
Carrie becomes the widow of the south herself and mourns the lost of nearly 1,500 rebel soldiers. The widow of the south audiobook robert hicks audible. Books by robert hicks author of the widow of the south. General nathan bedford forrest orders the house and grounds to become a. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The widow of the south is robert hicks s debut novel, but this beautiful, moving book is written with the style of a seasoned author. May 17, 2019 in this episode, erik rostad discusses book 17 of his 2019 reading list the widow of the south by robert hicks, a historical novel. The widow of the south by robert hicks, paperback barnes. Music publisher hicks treats a longoverlooked episode of the war in this account of the battle of franklin, tenn. The characters walk the citys rough and tumble streets, witness the corruption of the louisiana lottery and the toll of the yellow fever epidemic, enact their very human love affairs, hide their secrets.
Aug 07, 2019 robert hicks bestseller, the widow of the south, an excellent historical fiction novel to read before a trip to franklin, tennessee. During his many years working at carnton, he began to develop a book idea, and during an accidental meeting with civil war historian and author shelby foote. Bookbrowse seeks out and recommends the best in contemporary fiction and nonfiction books that not only engage and entertain but also deepen our understanding of. The book and its author robert hicks, blend the historical and the personal with a master story tellers skill. The author got caught up in the unimportant fictional details and let the beauty of the true story fall through the cracks. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. As she walks among the dead, an elderly man appears the same soldier she met that fateful day long ago. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. She was a gift, whatever the meaning and implications of that word.
I cant help but say that this book deeply moved me. This battle lasted 5 hours and nearly 10,000 men lost their lives, many in hand to hand combat. The widow of the south ebook by robert hicks rakuten kobo. However it fares, hicks believes the story of carrie mcgavock will live on. The widow of the south by robert hicks librarything. The widow of the south by robert hicks fantastic fiction. Through it all, the carnton plantation was turned into a hospital for the wounded confederate soldiers. In an authors note at the end of his book the widow of the south, robert hicks tells us that when oscar wilde made his infamous tour of america in 1882. The book and its author robert hicks, blend the historical and the personal with. Be aware that some parts of the book are so filled with violence i had to fast forward in two places. The widow of the south, and franklin, tennessee off. Read the widow of the south by robert hicks available from rakuten kobo. Listen to the widow of the south audiobook by robert hicks, narrated by paul boehmer, lorna raver, stephen hoye, scott brick. The widow of the south is a historical novel centered around the carnton plantation during the battle of franklin.
A separate country is a powerful evocation of new orleans as it was in 1879, a book thick with history, rich in atmosphere. Based on a true story, the widow of the south tells of the aftermath of the civil war battle of franklin, tennessee, a devastating and now. The widow of the south is the true story of a woman who, unwillingly at first, gives her house over as a hospital and later a graveyard for the fallen soldiers in the battle of franklin. The widow of the south by robert hicks in doc, rtf, txt download ebook. The widow of the south has 9 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Aug 30, 2005 the widow of the south is an excellent, breathtaking and fascinating read. First of all, i have to admit ive never been a big fan of civil war history. Books about mcgavock, caroline e what should i read next. But robert hicks writes its story and brings to life the men who fought. The widow of the south book by robert hicks 9 available. The widow of the south by robert hicks books of titans.
The words, carnton, franklin, tennessee, will never have the same meaning to me now that ive read this amazing novel. Carrie watched him go and then turned to mariah, whom she had once owned, a gift to her from her father. Biography historical fiction medical care history cemeteries tennesseewilliamson county franklin, battle of. Aug 30, 2016 listen to widow of the south audiobook by robert hicks. Robert hicks books list of books by author robert hicks thriftbooks. Oct 29, 2015 robert hicks has been active in the music industry in nashville for twenty years as both a music publisher and artist manager. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. I am a southerner and there is always that sense of responsibility, hicks says. Robert hicks author of the widow of the south goodreads. Reading guide for the widow of the south by robert hicks discussion guide for book clubs. May 06, 2019 the widow of the south is a historical novel centered around the carnton plantation during the battle of franklin. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. Robert hicks born january 30, 1951 is the author of the new york times bestseller the widow of the south. All books, links to which are on the site, located on the public sites not affiliated with us to which our website does not have any relation.