Delirium of the Brave by William C. Harris

In the great southern literary tradition, Delirium of the Brave brings you into the sweeping passions and politics of legendary Savannah, Georgia-from its Irish-Catholic aristocracy to its descendants of slavery, from its majestic homes and sparkling beaches to its murky swamps and mysterious islands where family secrets and even a huge fortune can lay buried for generations.Savannah, 1864. Confederate captain Patrick Driscoll and his dear friend and servant, Shadrack Shad Bryant, leave their tearful families to defend Raccoon Island off the Savannah coast, the last best chance to save the city from Union attack. But soon after their arrival, the two men are killed in a Yankee bombardment, leaving behind their great family legacies-and the legend of the priceless Driscoll family treasure they have buried on the island.Now, over one hundred years later, amid the political intrigue, personal vendettas, and the lingering effects of this countrys wars, four friends will meet on Raccoon Island to find where those brave men buried Driscolls treasure-and uncover the dangerous secrets of Savannahs most prominent family. And while the sins of the fathers may indeed be visited on their sons, it is the sins of the sons that bear a terrible price of their own....AUTHORBIO: William C. Harris, Jr., is a native of Savannah, who learned many of the true events told in this rich tale of the South from his father, a respected local newspaperman and sheriff. He is a graduate of Georgia State University and the Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine. He practices podiatry in Savannah, where he lives with his wife, Pamela, and three daughters. This is his first novel.

Author: William C. Harris

Language: English

Edition: 1st

Binding: Mass Market Paperback

Pages: 384

Publisher: St. Martins Paperbacks

Publication Date: 2001-10-14