In War Times At La Rose Blanche (1888)

By Mollie E. Moore Davis

Book Overview

In War Times At La Rose Blanche is a historical fiction novel written by Mollie E. M. Davis and published in 1888. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the lives of two families, the La Roses and the Blanches, who live in Louisiana. The La Roses are a wealthy Creole family who own a plantation, while the Blanches are poor farmers who work on the La Rose plantation. As the war progresses, the families are forced to confront their differing views on slavery and the Confederacy. The La Roses are staunch supporters of the Confederacy, while the Blanches are abolitionists who sympathize with the Union. The novel explores the themes of loyalty, family, and the impact of war on ordinary people. The main character of the novel is Marie La Rose, the daughter of the plantation owner. She falls in love with a Union soldier, John Gordon, and is torn between her love for him and her loyalty to her family and the Confederacy. The novel also features other memorable characters, such as the Blanche family patriarch, who is a former slave, and a young slave girl named C�����line, who becomes a key figure in the story. In War Times At La Rose Blanche is a vivid portrayal of life in the South during the Civil War, and offers a unique perspective on the conflict from the point of view of a wealthy Creole family. The novel is a compelling read for anyone interested in American history, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a tumultuous time in our nation's 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: 116390158X
• ISBN13: 9781163901588
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 270 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"