On the night that Adair Colley receives Whiskey (a horse) from her father, the novel states that Savannah is nearly 15 years of age. This is supposed to be the year before the Civil War begins, the winter of 1860-61. This should make Savannah about 19 four years later when the action of Enemy Women takes place, and about 1 year older than Adair. I was irritated that this inconsistency was not picked up; Adair is constantly seen to be protecting her 'little sisters' when they are not really little at all. The style of the book was also confusing, with no speech marks and chapter prefaces that did not relate to the chapters concerned.