A Little Traitor to the South A War Time Comedy with a Tragic Interlude

"A Little Traitor to the South" by Cyrus Townsend Brady is a historical novel set during the Civil War that dives into love, loyalty, and doing what's right. The book mainly follows Miss Fanny Glen, who struggles with her growing feelings for two officers on opposite sides of the war – Lieutenant Rhett Sempland, a brave and loving man, and Major Harry Lacy, who is charming but has his flaws. Their relationships become strained by the war and the difficult choices it forces them to make. Fanny is caught between her feelings for both men, with Sempland showing a strong love for her, while Lacy's charm draws her in despite his imperfections. An initial tense conversation between Fanny and Sempland highlights her dislike for his bossy nature and her unsettling connection to Lacy. When Sempland tries to prove himself with a risky mission, Fanny's attempt to stop him because she fears for his safety kicks off a story full of wartime conflict and tangled relationships.