The Fire Of Green Boughs (1919)
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ISBN10: 1165798204
ISBN13: 9781165798209
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165798209
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 336
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Fire of Green Boughs is a novel written by Jessie Louia Moore Richard and was first published in 1919. It is a historical romance set in Louisiana during the late 1800s and early 1900s. The story follows the life of a young woman named Felicite, who is born into a wealthy family of French Creole descent. Felicite is a headstrong young woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite the expectations of her family and society. She falls in love with a young man named Pierre, who is from a different social class and background than her own. Their love is forbidden, but they are determined to be together. As the story unfolds, Felicite and Pierre face many obstacles in their quest for love and happiness. They must navigate the complicated social and racial dynamics of Louisiana, as well as the challenges of their own personal lives. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including voodoo practitioners, wealthy plantation owners, and corrupt politicians. The Fire of Green Boughs is a sweeping tale of love, passion, and adventure. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in Louisiana during a time of great social and political upheaval. Moore's writing is rich and evocative, capturing the sights, sounds, and smells of the Louisiana landscape. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in historical romance, Southern literature, or the history of Louisiana.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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