Stranger in Savannah

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Summary: Honest Portrayal
Review: As an avid reader of books centered on the Civil War, I found this book to be an excellent portrayal of the trials and tribulations of a country divided. Eugenia Price not only tells a deep, involved story, but she also presents the facts behind the Civil War from the perspectives of rebels, unionists, and southern union sympathizers. Every perspective is explored in this book. Ms. Price also uses real people in her books which makes them that much more interesting. She writes her story from actual letters that were exchanged by some of the people in the book like General Lee, Mary Custis, W.H. Stiles, and Eliza McQueen Mackay. I would highly recommend this novel to anyone who loves stories of the Old South, The Civil War, or just a good old-fashioned love story. This book will not let you down!

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Summary: 1st half great, 2nd bland
Review: Eugenia Price had let me down. I began reading this book, to complete the Savannah quartet, and i can't seem to want to fininsh it. All her other books made me want to never put them down,execpt this one. The politics are to much to bear. I read books of the civil war for the historical time period. Not the politics. Gone with the wind is the perfect example, just enough politics, and more living.

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Summary: Memorable!
Review: This is my all-time favorite novel by Eugenia Price. A STRANGER IN SAVANNAH should be considered her masterpiece. Although I find the dialogue long-winded, it is an excellent, in-depth account of how the war and its causes nearly drove loving friends and families apart. Especially tragic is Jonathan Browning's embrace of the Southern Cause and how it affected his marriage.