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The Truth Keepers - A Novel (Hardcover)
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The Truth Keepers - A Novel (Hardcover)
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The Truth Keepers is a historical novel that tells the tale of a
torn family and the struggles of a young nation. Set primarily on
Jekyll Island, Georgia, in the nineteenth-century, it is based on
the true story of Henri du Bignon, his wife, and his long-time
mistress. Henri, the younger and favored du Bignon son, is
portrayed through the eyes of his French wife, Amelia Nicolau, and
his English mistress, Sarah Aust, both of whom have reasons for
regret. Once well-respected in local social and business circles,
Henri shocks the entire coastal community following his wife's
death, with unexpected actions that ultimately drive him from the
island to begin a new life elsewhere. The story begins with a
fictionalized account, based on recently discovered documents of
the Nicolau family in Bordeaux, France, who live through the
revolution in their native land before coming to America and
settling on the Georgia coast. As it explores the issues and
limitations faced especially by women in nineteenth-century
America, the story takes us from the French Revolution through the
Civil War and its aftermath, when nearby Brunswick residents
encounter many hardships, among them having to evacuate their town
to the invading Union army. The novel ends in 1877, followed by a
poignant epilogue set in the 1950s.
General
Imprint: |
Mercer University Press
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Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
February 2022 |
Authors: |
June Hall McCash
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Format: |
Hardcover
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Pages: |
256 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-88146-818-2 |
Categories: |
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General
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LSN: |
0-88146-818-5 |
Barcode: |
9780881468182 |
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