Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier is a historical fiction novel set during the American Civil War. The story follows the journey of Inman, a wounded Confederate soldier, as he tries to make his way back home to Cold Mountain and to his love, Ada. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and meets new people, including the resourceful Ruby. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and survival in a time of war. Winner of the National Book Award for Fiction and other prestigious awards, Cold Mountain is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.