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Step into a saga of memory, longing, and quiet heroism set among a Virginia estate. This rich family portrait follows a noble, patient Colonel whose gentle presence helps shape the lives of Dorothea, Shirley, and their circle. Through moments of warmth, doubt, and small joys, the story explores loyalty, duty, and the burdens of secrets carried across generations.
Spanning intimate scenes in a grand house and its surrounding grounds, the narrative centers on friendships, family ties, and the ache of unspoken love. As Dorothea grows from child to young woman, the Colonel’s quiet influence threads through the family’s joys and sorrows, offering grace in times of trial without ever losing its kindness.
- A close look at a complex, honorable gentleman and the people who depend on him.
- A coming‑of‑age tale framed by class, duty, and devotion within a Southern plantation setting.
- Themes of memory, secrets, and the enduring impact of past choices.
- Warm, character‑driven scenes rich with period detail and family dynamics.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical family sagas rooted in affection, memory, and the quiet drama of everyday life.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, first published over a century ago, recalls the author's reminiscences of life in the American South before and after the Civil War within one plantation household. It follows how the author, known as 'The Colonel', came to be taken in by the Berkeley family on their plantation after losing his parents and becoming acquainted through his uncle, and follows him through his friendships and relationships with the different family members. We watch as he grows fond of the land and the people who inhabit it. The book delves into themes of tradition, duty, honor, kindness and community. By looking through the lens of one man's experience, the author offers the reader a glimpse into a bygone era, shedding light on the complexities of race and class through the struggles and triumphs of those living in the American South. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330123058_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330123058
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The Colonel's Story (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10 : 1330123050
ISBN 13 : 9781330123058
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Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 398 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25761998/1
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