Jubilee

This stunningly different Civil War novel boasts a heroine to rival Scarlett O'Hara. Daughter of the white plantation owner and his beloved black mistress, Vyry was conceived, born and reared to womanhood behind the House. Stepped in knowledge of and feeling for the times and the people, Jubilee is a magnificent tale told with devastating truth. A revelation. – Milwaukee Journal

If you are fed up right to the hairline with Civil War books–‘even good ones’–you’ll still do yourself a favor by picking up Jubilee.
– Chicago Tribune