The novel 'Horse' is the story of an enslaved man grooming a winning thoroughbred Lexington was a winning thoroughbred in the mid-1800's, and the basis of Geraldine Brooks' new novel, "Horse." Scott Simon talks with her about her story.

Yes, Horse is fiction, but Jarret's presence breathes life into the actual events of Lexington's life. There are many nail-biting moments—times when Jarret's concern for Lexington is paramount as his owners focus on winning races at all costs. And oh, the races!

Brilliant! A fictional portrayal of an extraordinary championship horse whose life began in the antebellum South (1850) and ended during the Reconstruction era (1875). It is a brilliant work with poignant moments enhanced by a cast of historical characters reimagined by the author.