On the last morning of Virginia’s bloodiest year since the Civil War, I built a fire and sat facing a window of darkness where at sunrise I knew I would find the sea.
Meaning of the quote
The writer is describing the last morning of a very bloody year in Virginia, which is the state where they live. They built a fire and sat facing a window where they could see the darkness. They knew that when the sun came up, they would be able to see the ocean through the window.
About Patricia Cornwell
Patricia Cornwell is a best-selling American crime writer known for her novels featuring medical examiner Kay Scarpetta. Her plots emphasize forensic science and she has also investigated the Jack the Ripper murders. Cornwell’s books have sold over 120 million copies worldwide.
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