In a stirring Civil War-era drama, a young woman leaves her New England home to become a teaching assistant in Kentucky, facing hardship, danger, and hard choices along the way.
Millicent Halford’s journey from a sorrow-filled New England household to a rugged Kentucky setting tests her courage, resilience, and sense of duty. As she steps into a new life with her aunt and takes on honest responsibilities, she must navigate family tensions, shifting loyalties, and the threats that rise in a nation at war. This edition follows her growth from a cautious girl into a steady, resourceful young woman who learns what it means to care for others while facing uncertain dangers.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction centered on strong female protagonists, character growth, and a vivid mid-19th-century setting.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book chronicles the experiences of a young woman, Millicent Halford, who travels from her New England home in the autumn of 1860 to accept a position as a governess for a cousin in rural Kentucky. The journey and adjustment to life in a slave-holding family present significant challenges. The author's keen eye exposes the realities of the institution of slavery, as Millicent observes the operations and consequences of this system on the interconnected lives of her family. This book illuminates the complex relationships between people of different social and racial statuses, unveiling the personal struggles and tensions that underscore a defining moment in American history. 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 9781330929520_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330929520
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781330929520
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : Brand New. 428 pages. 9.02x5.98x0.87 inches. This item is printed on demand. N° de réf. du vendeur zk1330929527
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 428 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 25867492/1
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