Fourth and Victory A Novel
Fourth and Victory by Ruth Byrn is a novel published by Bright Friends Productions on October 12, 2021. This 280-page work of literary fiction and history is set in the American South during the final years of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II. The narrative follows a precocious and vulnerable little girl growing up in a boarding house, surrounded by a cast of characters whose lives intertwine amid the challenges of poverty, food rationing, and the looming dangers of war.
Readers will find a story that unfolds from the child’s observant perspective, offering a unique lens on the complexities of life during this tumultuous period. The characters range from benevolent to ominous, contributing to a tapestry of suspense that reflects the hardships of the era. Byrn’s personal experiences and research lend authenticity to the tale, immersing readers in the historical context while exploring themes relevant to both the time and the human experience.
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This is a book of literary fiction and history. In the American South, during the last of the Great Depression and the beginning of World War II, a precocious and vulnerable little girl is growing up in a boarding house. She is surrounded by engrossing characters who range from benevolent to ominous, and whose lives begin to interweave. The hardships of everyday life also come into play during this time of widespread poverty, food rationing, and the personal dangers of war. The story unfolds from the child’s observant perspective, and the reader is swept into a journey of suspense. The author’s own experiences of having lived in the time and place of the book’s setting, and also her research, authenticate the tale.
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