Sue Mundy

Set against the backdrop of the Civil War, the narrative follows M. Jerome Clarke, a young orphan who transforms into the infamous outlaw Sue Mundy after joining Confederate guerrillas. Captured and escaping from Union forces, he becomes involved with John Hunt Morgan's Raiders, ultimately embodying the chaos of war and shifting loyalties in a divided Kentucky. The book intricately weaves historical detail with personal transformation, exploring the psychological impact of conflict and the complexities of identity during this tumultuous era.