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Traces the life of Jenny Dorset in eighteenth-century Charleston, and the feud between her family and the Smythes, who own the neighboring plantation
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About the Author
Philip Lee Williams is the author of fourteen books, including "Crossing Wildcat Ridge "(Georgia) and a volume of poetry, "Elegies for the Water." His most recent novel is "The Campfire Boys." He is a winner of many literary awards and a Georgia Governor's Award in the Humanities and will be inducted into the Georgia Writers Hall of Fame in 2010. He lives with his family in Oconee County, Georgia.
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This raucous burlesque is great fun. . . . Capturing a vivid image of the bustling, historic seaport before and during the British occupation, this sweeping saga weaves a tapestry of the Colonial South. It's graced with bawdy hilarity and its characters' frequent contretemps.
(Publishers Weekly)Part family saga, part historical novel, part picaresque adventure and all grand burlesque, Jenny Dorset comically mirrors the exuberant, brash spirit of the fledgling America in which it is set.
(Orlando Sentinel)Williams' impressive loveable tale . . . is a more enjoyable and descriptive read than it's lengthy title. A refreshing medley of life in the 18th century Charleston, it is seasoned copiously with charming wit, sprightly comedy, and intriguing memorable characters. A truly captivating read, this pleasing narrative is written with a sincere heartfelt timbre and comes alive with animated anecdotes that will evoke chuckling, and searing wit that will leave its mark. . . . Indeed, Williams' noel is a great story-tellers' delight! The True and Authentic History of Jenny Dorset manifests very engaging humor with every flip of the page. A classic of our day, it will quickly ascend as one of your favorites. Highly recommended.
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- PublisherLongstreet Pr
- Publication date1997
- ISBN 10 1563523655
- ISBN 13 9781563523656
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages494
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