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Savannah: Or a Gift for Mr. Lincoln Audiobook
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The author of sixteen consecutive New York Times bestsellers sets his sights on the jewel of the South—Savannah—and brings it to life in his inimitable style.
Georgia, 1864. Sherman's army marches from Atlanta to the sea. In its path, the charming old city of Savannah, where the Lester ladies—attractive widowed Sara and her feisty twelve-year-old daughter Hattie—struggle to save the family rice plantation. When Sherman offers the conquered city to President Lincoln as a "Christmas gift," Hattie and the feared general find themselves on a collision course that will astonish both of them.
In this rousing new tale, the "godfather of the historical novel" (Los Angeles Times) tells a story of battlefield danger, wartime romance, and indomitable courage. The rich cast of characters includes a corrupt judge; a fast-talking, piano-playing reporter from New York; a pair of thwarted young lovers; a raffish Indiana cavalryman; a valiant former slave; and a whole bagful of rascals, rebels, and real soldiers who marched with Sherman.
Together they bring to life an almost-forgotten moment in the Civil War: a season of simmering hostilities, rising hopes, and empty stockings—perhaps the most strife-torn yet heartwarming Christmas in all of American history.
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“An interesting array of characters roam through the story…Fans of John Jakes will enjoy Savannah as will others who like good writing—Jake’s prose is wonderful—and a story that has factual historic background.”
— Civil War News
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“An enjoyably lighthearted take on an otherwise underexplored stretch of Sherman’s march.”
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“A fine work of popular fiction historical fiction, and even Civil War ‘purists’ should find it absorbing and fun.”
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“Jakes gives the reader much to enjoy. Clearly he has a subtle feel for and deep knowledge of the period about which he writes.”
— Kirkus Reviews
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About John Jakes
John Jakes is the bestselling author of Charleston, the eight-volume Kent Family Chronicles, the North and South trilogy, California Gold, and others. He has received a number of awards and accolades for his achievements as a writer, most notably a Cooper Medal from the Thomas Cooper Library and a Career Achievement Award from the South Carolina Humanities Association. He is a member of the Authors Guild, the Dramatists Guild, and serves on the board of the Authors Guild Foundation. A graduate of DePauw and Ohio State universities, Jakes currently lives in South Carolina and Florida.
About Ed Sala
Ed Sala has narrated dozens of audio books throughout his career. His readings include Harlan Coben’s Tell No One, Stephen Sears’ Gettysburg, and Cormac MacCarthy’s Outer Dark.