To secure his place in the "caste-bound" New Orleans high society, Fox marries Odalie Arceneaux , a cold Creole aristocrat.
The roguish protagonist who evolves from a cynical gambler to a wealthy planter, eventually questioning the morality of the slavery system he helped build.
The is the landmark 1946 debut novel by Frank Yerby , an African American author known for his "costume novels" that blended historical sweep with romantic intrigue. Set in 19th-century Louisiana, the story chronicles the rise and fall of a plantation dynasty from 1825 through the end of the American Civil War. Plot Overview
An enslaved conjure woman who acts as a "seditious center" of the plantation, using her knowledge of medicine and strategy to protect her family's future.
Caleen’s grandson, who is born into slavery but strives for freedom, eventually rising to power during the Reconstruction era.
To secure his place in the "caste-bound" New Orleans high society, Fox marries Odalie Arceneaux , a cold Creole aristocrat.
The roguish protagonist who evolves from a cynical gambler to a wealthy planter, eventually questioning the morality of the slavery system he helped build. The Foxes of Harrow
The is the landmark 1946 debut novel by Frank Yerby , an African American author known for his "costume novels" that blended historical sweep with romantic intrigue. Set in 19th-century Louisiana, the story chronicles the rise and fall of a plantation dynasty from 1825 through the end of the American Civil War. Plot Overview To secure his place in the "caste-bound" New
An enslaved conjure woman who acts as a "seditious center" of the plantation, using her knowledge of medicine and strategy to protect her family's future. Set in 19th-century Louisiana, the story chronicles the
Caleen’s grandson, who is born into slavery but strives for freedom, eventually rising to power during the Reconstruction era.
