Program Description
Looking to try something new and maybe make a friend or two? Join the library book club!
Today we'll discuss the book: “The Jackal’s Mistress” by Chris Bohjalian (2025)
Genre: Historical Fiction, Thriller
In the chaos of 1864 Virginia, Libby Steadman works to keep her gristmill running while fearing the worst about her missing husband. Her days are filled with survival as the valley around her changes hands again and again. Everything shifts when she finds a badly injured Union officer abandoned nearby. Saving him could cost her freedom, yet it might lead to news she desperately needs. This novel brings a powerful look at loyalty, sacrifice, and hope.
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