Connie and Belva begin the interview discussing the historical importance of New Orleans and how she went about becoming inspired to write the novel. Connie and Belva then talk about how Belva researched the book in New Orleans and how she came across different interpretations of the Civil War, specifically in events centered on the occupation of New Orleans, before they begin discussing specific characters from the book and the topics of miscegenation and slavery. Connie and Belva then consider her long life and what she’s learned through the years before Connie closes the interview requesting an autograph for her copy of the book.
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