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The Sweetness of Water

Nathan Harris’ Civil War-set debut novel celebrates all manner of relationships that combat hate.

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Review of ‘The Sweetness of Water’

Nathan Harris’ Civil War-set debut novel, The Sweetness of Water, paints a timeless portrait of warring factions seeking peace.

As the novel opens, white landowner George Walker encounters brothers Landry and Prentiss, recently freed by the Emancipation Proclamation, on the outreaches of his property. George invites the brothers to join him as paid laborers on…

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