This is what the book is about...
historical fiction where southern belle must marry her beau quickly to cover her accidental pregnancy by his brother. It s in reconstruction era south. It covers 40yrs. The husband becomes abusive and an alcoholic. So she files for divorce and it went to supreme court bc back then women couldn t get a divorce if the husband didnt want it..
There was a huge fire near the end and the husband didnt want to give her divorce so he tried to keep her in thwre. They got out and ran to the river. The whole city was on fire
I know there is a plantation and a key on the cover but I can’t remember the name of it.. please help!