The Others at Monticello- Volume II

by Esther Franklin

Book Overview

AWARDS RECEIVED! Sacramento Area Publishers/Authors Annual Vol. I Historical Fiction and Overall Gold, 2004 Online Review of Books Best of the Year, 2004 Writers Notes Magazine Vol. II Legacy Notable... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1401066836
• ISBN13: 9781401066833
• Release Date: November 2002
• Publisher: Xlibris
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.9" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

2005 Writers Notes Book Award Winner

For years, Esther Franklin has researched life at Monticello, celebrated home of Thomas Jefferson and its band of caretakers, many of whom were slaves. It is in Jefferson's close slave relations-which have been all but verified by historians-where the majority of this sophisticated story resides. Continuing from the first book, the Hemmings travel to Washington D.C. in the postwar days of 1815. Portions of the young capitol have been razed. The period detail and backdoor conversations with associates of key historical figures make this an informative and engrossing read. In her bio, Franklin hopes that her book honors the times and the unrecorded lives of those in the past. We say, "yes."

A believeable story all the way through

The Others At Monticello, volume II continues the historical fiction saga of volume I in chronicling the relationships between Thomas Jefferson and his slaves, particularly Sally Hemings and her offspring. The wealth of meticulous research drawn from Jefferson's own libraries show through in this novel that strives to illuminate the connections that make human beings human inspite of the overwhelming barriers of cultural attitudes and perceptions. A believeable story all the way through.