The Color of Lightning: A Gripping Historical Romance Set in Post-Civil War Texas

The Color of Lightning: A Gripping Historical Romance Set in Post-Civil War Texas

<p><strong>From the Author of the National Book Award Finalist <em>News of the World</em></strong> </p><p>“Meticulously researched and beautifully crafted.... This is glorious work.” — <em>Washington Post</em> </p><p>“A gripping, deeply relevant book.” — <em>New York Times Book Review</em></p><p> From Paulette Jiles, author of the critically acclaimed <em>New York Times</em> bestsellers <em>Enemy Women</em> and <em>Stormy Weather</em>, comes a stirring work of fiction set on the untamed Texas frontier in the aftermath of the Civil War. One of only twelve books longlisted for the 2009 Scotiabank Giller Prize—one of Canada’s most prestigious literary awards—<em>The Color of Lightning</em> is a beautifully rendered and unforgettable re-examination of one of the darkest periods in U.S. history.</p>