Fanchette (1883)

By John Esten Cooke

Book Overview

Fanchette is a novel written by John Esten Cooke in 1883. The story is set in Virginia during the Civil War and follows the life of a young woman named Fanchette. She is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner who is forced to flee her home when the Union army invades. Fanchette is taken in by a group of Confederate soldiers and becomes a spy for the cause. Along the way, she falls in love with one of the soldiers and must navigate the dangers of war and espionage to protect her family and the man she loves. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice in a time of great upheaval and uncertainty. With vivid descriptions of the Virginia landscape and the horrors of war, Fanchette is a compelling historical fiction novel that transports readers to a pivotal moment in American history.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: 1166615154
• ISBN13: 9781166615154
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"