Sweet Rocket (1920)

Sweet Rocket is a novel written by Mary Johnston and published in 1920. The story takes place in Virginia during the 1860s and follows the life of a young woman named Judith. Judith is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner and is used to a life of luxury and privilege. However, when the Civil War breaks out, her life is turned upside down.Judith's family is forced to flee their home and take refuge in Richmond. There, Judith becomes involved in the war effort and works as a nurse, caring for wounded soldiers. She meets a young Union officer named George, and the two fall in love despite their differences.As the war comes to an end, Judith and George must decide whether their love can survive the division between North and South. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of war on individuals and society.Johnston's writing is praised for its vivid descriptions of life in the South during the Civil War and for its portrayal of complex characters who must navigate difficult moral choices. Sweet Rocket is a classic work of historical fiction that continues to be read and studied today.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.