Beatrice Hallam

By John Esten Cooke

Book Overview

""Beatrice Hallam: A Novel"" by John Esten Cooke is a work of historical fiction that tells the story of a young woman named Beatrice Hallam who lives in Virginia during the American Civil War. Beatrice is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner and is deeply committed to the Confederate cause. As the war rages on, Beatrice finds herself caught up in the conflict in unexpected ways, facing danger and heartbreak as she struggles to survive.The novel follows Beatrice's journey as she navigates the challenges of war, including the loss of loved ones, the destruction of her home, and the constant threat of violence. Along the way, she forms close relationships with other women who are also fighting to survive, including a former slave and a Union spy.As the story unfolds, Beatrice must confront difficult questions about loyalty, morality, and the meaning of freedom. She also grapples with her own personal demons, including her feelings for a Union soldier who she knows she should hate but can't help but be drawn to.Overall, ""Beatrice Hallam: A Novel"" is a gripping and emotionally charged tale of love, loss, and survival set against the backdrop of one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163717789
• ISBN13: 9781163717783
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"