Brueton's Bayou: Miss Defarge (1888)

By Frances Hodgson Burnett and John Habberton

Book Overview

Brueton's Bayou: Miss Defarge (1888) is a novel written by John Habberton. Set in the late 19th century, the story takes place in the small town of Brueton's Bayou in Louisiana. The novel follows the life of Miss Defarge, a young woman who is known for her beauty and intelligence.Miss Defarge is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner and is expected to marry well. However, she is not interested in the traditional role of a Southern belle and instead longs for adventure and independence. When a mysterious stranger arrives in town, Miss Defarge is immediately drawn to him and they begin a secret romance.As their relationship deepens, Miss Defarge discovers that her lover is not who he seems and is involved in a dangerous plot to overthrow the government. With her life in danger, Miss Defarge must make a difficult decision between her love for her partner and her loyalty to her country.Brueton's Bayou: Miss Defarge (1888) is a thrilling tale of love, adventure, and betrayal set against the backdrop of the American South. Habberton's vivid descriptions of the Louisiana landscape and culture bring the story to life, while the complex characters and plot keep readers on the edge of their seats.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166456137
• ISBN13: 9781166456139
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"