Sarafina by Phillip Fracassi (Paperback) spirits wrapped in a delicate ribbon—because

wrapped in a delicate ribbon—because even death can be charming

Manguel’s favorite characters include Jim from Huckleberry Finn

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Sarafina by Phillip Fracassi (Paperback) spirits wrapped in a delicate ribbon—becauseDuring one of the most violent battles of the Civil War, three brothers fighting for the Confederate army decide to go AWOL and make their way home, willing to risk execution rather than be killed in a losing war. After several exhausting weeks of rough terrain, the brothers find a miracle deep in the dark woods: a homestead. Living in this remote cabin is a beautiful woman, Sarafina, and her young son, Titus. She takes the soldiers in, feeds them,