A while back, there was a book, later made into a movie:
Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All". I was told it was a passable work of historical fiction.
Can any of the buffs hereabouts confirm?
No, it isn't. It's entertaining, but it subtly tries to portray nineteenth century people with twentieth century psychological problems. Read it and you'll see what I mean.
I got a copy and at first it was interesting but the author began not-so-subtly interweaving his own weird fantasies and beliefs into the story halfway through.
It was just too bizarre, agenda-driven, and sleazy for me to finish.
As I recall, I was interested in the book. Thought it was the real thing and wanted very much to read it until I found out it was fiction. Kaycee