This is a story of a Charleston family and the courage, love, and passion that bind them to each other and their vibrant South Carolina city. Follow this extraordinary family from the final years of the Civil War through Reconstruction to the beginnings of the ragtime era.
At the story's center is Elizabeth Tradd, who as a child witnesses the horror of war, as a young girl learns the worst that men can do, and as a woman discovers the breathtaking passion that comes to but a lucky few.
Best-selling novelist Alexandra Ripley captures an extraordinary family history of courage, commitment, and unassailable love in this unforgettable novel.
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"Another great book..Old Southerner Families and their struggles.You will live the characters lives and fall in love with some and hate some too..was excited to find out that there was another book after this one and the saga continues..love love love this book and Alexandra Ripely " — Stacy (5 out of 5 stars)
"Another great book..Old Southerner Families and their struggles.You will live the characters lives and fall in love with some and hate some too..was excited to find out that there was another book after this one and the saga continues..love love love this book and Alexandra Ripely "
" Ripley wrote a 2-part saga tracing several of Charleston societies oldest families, and following them through about 70 years of history, overlapping the Civil War... both novels were excellent, written very, very well. "
" I had read this book about 3 times! "
" I read this as a kid -- forgot all about it! But I remember liking it. "
" I was very interested in the characters and the depiction of post-war Charleston. Couldn't put it down. "
" This is the book that started my love for SC fiction. "
" I read this in high school for a book report or something and thought it was a great account of Charleston pre and post civil war. Good characters and a good story. "
" Another great book..Old Southerner Families and their struggles.You will live the characters lives and fall in love with some and hate some too..was excited to find out that there was another book after this one and the saga continues..love love love this book and Alexandra Ripely "
" Great story made me love Charleston "
" I really enjoyed the mix of fact and fiction. Ripley really makes it sound as if Charleston really is a place unique. "
" Starts in Civil War times. Excellent book. One of the best novels that I have read in a long time. "
" Alexandra Ripley writes historical fiction. I am always attracted to that. Her books are easy to get lost in. Nice escape with a history lesson attached. "
" I read this as a teenager, and it made such an impresion that I still recall the names of the streets, architecture, and neighborhoods in Charleston. A good, easy historical read. "
" I couldnt get into this book.. "
" Another one that I remember nothing about except that I really liked it at the time, "the time" being high school or maybe even junior high. "
" Could not put it down! Then I had to find On Leaving Charleston to find out what her decision was. "
" Loved the book. Kind of like a female John Jakes. "
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