My Vicksburg

Set during the siege of Vicksburg, Mississippi, the narrative follows Claire Louise Corbett and her Confederate family as they navigate the dangers of war and scarcity. With their safety compromised, they rely on limited outings to avoid Union soldiers, while receiving extra rations from Claire Louise's brother, a Union doctor. A pivotal moment arises when she discovers him caring for a Confederate soldier linked to a critical military blunder. This revelation forces her to confront a harrowing choice between loyalty to family and her moral compass.