Peculiar V2: A Tale Of The Great Transition (1864) is a historical fiction novel written by Epes Sargent. Set in the mid-19th century, the book follows the story of a young woman named Edith Hastings, who finds herself caught up in the tumultuous events of the American Civil War.As the war rages on, Edith must navigate the changing social and political landscape of her country, grappling with issues of slavery, freedom, and the meaning of patriotism...