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As the author explains in her prolog, this novel is based on the written accounts of her great-grandparents' lives. In his 20s and without prospects, Frank Dawson changes his name and signs on to a Confederate ship docked in England as a way to immigrate to the States. When the navy collapses, he fights with the Rebel Army; after the war, Dawson makes his way to Charleston, SC, where he becomes owner and editor of the Charleston New...Log In or Sign Up to Read More