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The Forgotten Fire That Claimed 1200 Lives | Green Bay News
A hauntingly vivid historical fiction romance, “Conflagration” by Susan M. Gordon resurrects the forgotten Peshtigo Fire of 1871—the deadliest forest fire in U.S. history—killing over 1,200 and overshadowed by the Chicago blaze that same night. Drawing on her medical background and years of immersive research, Gordon weaves the story of John and Jennie Mulligan, burn survivors turned rescuers, while honoring the often-overlooked Menominee people’s deep ties to the land. More than a love story, it’s a tribute to community resilience, urging readers to cherish quiet acts of kindness when they…
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