Antebellum South | Chanticleer Book Reviews

IF SOMEDAY COMES: A Slave’s Story of Freedom by David Calloway – Historical Fiction, African American History, Slavery & the Civil War

2024-10-10T16:40:26-07:00By L. Amanda|

David Calloway reveals the great struggles and undying hope of his enslaved great-grandfather, George Calloway, in If Someday Comes: A Slave's Story of Freedom. Highly recommended!

GOETHE Book Awards for Post-1750s Historic Fiction – Long List (aka Slush Pile Survivors)

2018-09-14T00:57:10-07:00By Chanticleer|

These historical fiction works have moved forward in the judging rounds from SLUSH pile to the 2018 Goethe Book Awards for post- 1750s fiction LONG LIST.

NIXON and DOVEY: The Legend Returns by Jay Curry – Antebellum South, Gun Slinging, Historical Fiction

2021-04-15T13:56:58-07:00By Chanticleer|

Chocked-full of southern antebellum society, fiery tempers, and tender love, Jay Curry presents a fascinating account of his ancestor’s life--a story of passion, murder and revenge.