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The Twisted Tendril: A Story of Eighteen Sixty-Five
Hardcover
Historical FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781026053164
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 326
Weight: 1.39
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Twisted Tendril: A Story of Eighteen Sixty-Five is a poignant historical novel that delves into the tumultuous atmosphere of the United States at the close of the American Civil War. Set during the transformative year of 1865, the narrative explores the deep psychological and social shifts following the conclusion of the conflict and the tragic assassination of President Abraham Lincoln.
Through its characters, the work examines themes of loyalty, loss, and the fractured state of a nation attempting to find its footing amidst ruin. Alice Glasgow weaves a tale that captures the essence of a pivotal era, blending historical reality with human drama to portray the personal costs of war and the difficult path toward reconciliation. This evocative story offers a detailed look at the internal struggles of those caught in the crosscurrents of history, emphasizing the literary and historical value of nineteenth-century American settings. It remains a compelling exploration of a country's transformation during its most vulnerable moment, focusing on the human elements that define the end of an era.
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