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A sharp, character-driven tale of marriage, power, and a Southern town scarred by war. In this vivid novel, a wary widow and a poised suitor navigate social expectations, love, and money in a community still fixing its past.
Set in Valhalla, a town born of war and loss, the book follows Olive Arms and her quiet, imposing son John as they confront marriage, class, and desire. Through brisk dialogue and a keen eye for mood, the story examines how people perform, inhabit, and redefine themselves within a fragile social order.
- A portrait of a postwar Southern town marked by memory, pride, and poverty.
- A married woman’s inner life and the social pressures surrounding courtship and fidelity.
- The clash between appearances and true motive, as characters test ambition, restraint, and vulnerability.
- Rich, character-driven prose that blends social satire with intimate, tense moments.
Ideal for readers who enjoy literary fiction that probes gender roles, destiny, and the complicated pull of loyalty in a changing era.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a pre-World War I novel centered around the residents of fading antebellum town, Valhalla, Georgia, where aristocratic ideals from the past clash with the harsher realities of the present. The main character is John Arms, the town's most distinguished resident, who has never accomplished anything commensurate with his aristocratic appearance. As the story progresses, the author delves into the psychological motivations, cultural norms, and life experiences of the characters, especially as it pertains to relationships between men and women. The novel is a thoughtful exploration of the complexities of those relationships and the unspoken struggles people navigate in their pursuit of love and fulfillment in a tumultuous society, exploring such themes as class, gender, and the nature of freedom and autonomy. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330890677_0
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