


Throughout a single day in 1892, John Shawnessy recalls the great moments of his life--from the love affairs of his youth in Indiana, to the battles of the Civil War, to the politics of the Gilded Age, to his homecoming as schoolteacher, husband, and father. Shawnessy is the...









Raintree County is an epic tale set in the American Midwest during the Civil War era, following John Shawnessy's journey through love, loss, and self-discovery. Ross Lockridge, Jr. weaves a rich tapestry of history, myth, and memory, exploring the soul of a nation and the...