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The Sweetness of Water

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The Sweetness of Water is a historical fiction novel set in the aftermath of the American Civil War. It explores themes of freedom, friendship, and the complex dynamics of race and class in a transforming society. The story follows two brothers, recently freed from slavery, who find work on a farm owned by a grieving couple, and the unexpected bonds that form between them.
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Publication year
2021
ISBN-13
9780316461269
Language
English
Subjects
Historical FictionAmerican Civil WarRace RelationsPost-Civil War EraFriendshipFreedomSocial ChangeLiterary FictionCultural HeritageFamily Dynamics

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