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When The Jessamine Grows: A Captivating Historical Novel Perfect For Book Clubs
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For Readers Of Cold Mountain By Charles Frazier And Enemy Women By Paulette Jiles, An Evocative, Morally Complex Novel Set In Rural 19Th Century North Carolina, As One Woman Fights To Keep Her Family United, Her Farm Running, And Her Convictions Whole During The Most Devastating And Divisive Period In American History.Talk Of Impending War Is A Steady Drumbeat Throughout North Carolina, Though Joetta Mcbride Pays It Little Heed. She And Her Husband, Ennis, Have Built A Modest But Happy Life For Themselves, Raising Two Sons, Fifteenyearold Henry, And Elevenyearold Robert, On Their Small Subsistence Farm. They Do Not Support The Confederacys Position On Slavery, But Joetta Considers Her Family To Be Neutral, Believing This Is Simply Not Their Fight.Her Opinion Is Not Favored By Many In Their Community, Including Joettas Own Fatherinlaw, Rudean. A Staunch Confederate Supporter, He Fills His Grandsons Heads With Stories About The Glory Of Battle And The Southern Cause Until One Night Henry Runs Off To Join The War. At Joettas Frantic Insistence, Ennis Leaves To Find Their Son And Bring Him Home.But Soon Weeks Pass With No Word From Father Or Son And Joetta Is Battered By The Strain Of Running A Farm With So Little Help. As The Country Becomes Further Entangled In The Ramifications Of War, Joetta Finds Herself Increasingly At Odds With Those Around Her Until One Act Of Kindness Brings Her Family To The Edge Of Even Greater Disaster.Though Shunned And Struggling To Survive, Joetta Remains Committed To Her Principles, And To Her Belief That Her Family Will Survive. But The Greatest Tests Are Still To Come For A Fractured Nation, For Joetta, And For Those She Loves . . .
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'When the Jessamine Grows'? A: The main theme of 'When the Jessamine Grows' revolves around family unity and moral conviction during the tumultuous period of the American Civil War, as the protagonist Joetta McBride navigates personal and societal conflicts.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'When the Jessamine Grows' is Donna Everhart, known for her evocative storytelling and historical novels.
- Q: What is the setting of the novel? A: The novel is set in rural North Carolina during the 19th century, specifically around the time of the American Civil War.
- Q: Is this book suitable for book clubs? A: Yes, 'When the Jessamine Grows' is described as a captivating historical novel that is perfect for book clubs, offering rich themes and discussions.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 400 pages.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book is set to be published on January 23, 2024.
- Q: What format is the book available in? A: The book is available in paperback format.
- Q: What age group is this book appropriate for? A: While the book is primarily aimed at adults, it may also be suitable for mature young adult readers due to its themes and historical context.
- Q: Does the book address the topic of slavery? A: Yes, the book touches on the issue of slavery, as it presents the protagonist's family's neutral stance amid the prevailing conflicts of the time.
- Q: Can you provide a brief synopsis of the plot? A: The plot follows Joetta McBride as she struggles to maintain her family and farm amidst the impending Civil War, facing personal challenges when her son joins the fight, leading to intense emotional and moral dilemmas.