Night Watch
A Novel
What's it about
Have you ever wondered how people find their way back after losing everything? This gripping story, set in the aftermath of the Civil War, follows a mother and daughter as they search for a new beginning in a world shattered by conflict and loss. You'll discover the resilience of the human spirit as they navigate a chaotic asylum, grappling with trauma and memory. Uncover the secrets that bind them together and witness how a family is pieced back together, proving that hope can be found even in the darkest of times.
Meet the author
Jayne Anne Phillips is a National Book Award winner and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, recognized as one of America's most accomplished literary voices. Her acclaimed fiction often explores the intricate bonds of family set against the backdrop of pivotal historical moments. Drawing from her own West Virginia roots and extensive historical research, Phillips brings a profound, humanizing depth to the Civil War era in Night Watch, illuminating the untold stories of those who cared for the wounded and the lost.

What's it about
Have you ever wondered how people find their way back after losing everything? This gripping story, set in the aftermath of the Civil War, follows a mother and daughter as they search for a new beginning in a world shattered by conflict and loss. You'll discover the resilience of the human spirit as they navigate a chaotic asylum, grappling with trauma and memory. Uncover the secrets that bind them together and witness how a family is pieced back together, proving that hope can be found even in the darkest of times.
Meet the author
Jayne Anne Phillips is a National Book Award winner and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize, recognized as one of America's most accomplished literary voices. Her acclaimed fiction often explores the intricate bonds of family set against the backdrop of pivotal historical moments. Drawing from her own West Virginia roots and extensive historical research, Phillips brings a profound, humanizing depth to the Civil War era in Night Watch, illuminating the untold stories of those who cared for the wounded and the lost.
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