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Book SynopsisAn epic novel of the American Civil War from the bestselling author of THE TIN ROOF BLOWDOWN.
Trade ReviewHe writes like an angel . . . Brilliant. Its sense of place, of a world recreated, is unerring. The story, as we would expect of Burke, is enthralling -- Bernard Cornwell * DAILY MAIL *
Classic Burke . . . a fine read . . . the perfect introduction to that war, and to slavery, and to Burke * OBSERVER *
Written with a wit and wisdom reminiscent of Mark Twain, it is nothing short of a masterpiece * WATERSTONES BOOKS QUARTERLY *
James Lee Burke spreads his wings to fine effect in this stirring tale of the American Civil War . . .
White Doves at Morning makes a worthy addition to the canon. It captures the roller-coaster excitements of fast-changing times * SUNDAY TELEGRAPH *
The hallucinatory clarity and the delights and terrors of Burke's settings have remained undimmed. In
White Doves at Morning, he brings this gift to bear on the experience of battle in the Civil War. These passages are among the best things Burke has ever written . . . Fear, horror, exhaustion, thirst, confusion and comradeship are all superbly rendered * TLS *
An epic tale of love, hate and survival set against the backdrop of the Civil War * THE HERALD *
This epic tale is not about huge battles, rather it concentrates on the edges of grand events and the by-products that wars leave behind - the human cost and the terrible aftermath. A wonderfully colourful novel that yet again creates a vivid atmosphere that is almost tangible * CRIME TIME *
Classic Burke . . . it's a fine read, encompassing half of the confused history and morals of the South . . . It's also the perfect introduction to that war, and to slavery, and to Burke * OBSERVER MAGAZINE *
White Doves at Morning is an uncompromising examination of the "moral insanity" of war and slavery. It's a rare venture into historical fiction for Burke, a celebrated crime writer, but his established readership won't be disappointed . . . Burke places an uncomfortable spotlight on white American history, but the profundity of the issues never interferes with the drama and excitement of the story * TELEGRAPH *
Majestic . . . [this] novel can be seen as a compelling riposte to Margaret Mitchell's nostalgic myth-making * SUNDAY TIMES CULTURE *
Twenty-first tome from masterful US novelist . . . As well as a fascinating examination of the ethical chasm at the heart of battle,
White Doves At Morning is also a beautifully written book. Clearly a novel the author wanted to write, it's not just a return to form - it's terrific * UNCUT *
Burke has established a formidable reputation as one of America's leading crime writers, and his books are as synonymous with the Deep South as Conan Doyle's are with Baker Street. His ambitious new novel uses the same setting, but in a historical context . . . Burke paints a picture of the proud, old, bigoted slave-owning South that's far removed from the romantic nostalgia of
Gone With The Wind. The characters are powerfully drawn, the battle scenes are shockingly vivid and the story unfolds at a cracking pace * MAIL ON SUNDAY *
