Anne K. (AnneSoxFan) reviewed on 9/10/2006 + 10 more book reviews

This is Cather's final novel, and is based on family history. It's a fascinating look at race, power, the meaning of family, and the fate of an empire when its empress is ill/aging. The Virginia setting is a surprise to those who know Cather only as a Nebraska writer, but these are her roots. A powerful read.

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