The Sweetness of Water By Nathan Harris

The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris is a profound debut novel published on June 15, 2021. Set in the waning days of the American Civil War, the story revolves around two freedmen brothers, Prentiss and Landry, who seek refuge on the homestead of George Walker and his wife, Isabelle. The Walkers, grieving the loss of their only son to the war, hire the brothers to work their farm, hoping that an unexpected friendship will help ease their grief. Meanwhile, Prentiss and Landry plan to save money for a journey north to reunite with their mother,

who was sold away when they were boys. Parallel to their story runs a forbidden romance between two Confederate soldiers, which, when discovered, unleashes chaos on the entire community.

The Sweetness of Water By Nathan Harris Book Info:

• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company
• Published: June 15, 2021
• ISBN: 9780316461276
• Pages: 327
• Size: 3.65

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