Somerset
Leila Meacham
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
A headstrong woman goes against her wealthy family's wishes in this stunning prequel to Roses, perfect for fans of Gone with the Wind. Born into the most influential family in 1830s South Carolina, Jessica Wyndham is expected to look appealing, act with decorum, and marry well. However, her abolitionist opinions and unflagging sense of justice clash with her slave-owning father. Jessica's testing of her powerful father's love is only the beginning of the pain, passion, and triumph she will experience on a journey with the son of a plantation owner and his best friend to a wild new land called Texas. PRAISE FOR LEILA MEACHAM "Discovering Leila Meacham and her spectacular talent is akin to discovering gold. With this novel she has become a national treasure." - Huffington Post "Rich with American history and pitch-perfect storytelling, fans and new readers alike will find themselves absorbed in the family saga that Meacham has proven-once again-talented in telling." - Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Product Details
Price
$17.99
$16.73
Publisher
Grand Central Publishing
Publish Date
July 01, 2014
Pages
640
Dimensions
5.7 X 1.7 X 8.2 inches | 1.15 pounds
Language
English
Type
Paperback
EAN/UPC
9781455547395
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About the Author
Leila Meacham is a writer and former teacher who lives in San Antonio, Texas. She is the author of the bestselling novels Roses, Tumbleweeds, Somerset, and Titans. For more information, please visit LeilaMeacham.com.
Reviews
"Roses heralded as new Gone with the Wind."--USA Today (praise for Roses)
"As large, romantic, and American a tale as Texas itself."--Booklist (praise for Roses)
"An enthralling stunner....A compelling saga with echoes of Gone with the
Wind."--Publishers Weekly (praise for Roses)
"It's been almost 30 years since the heyday of giant epics...but Meacham's
debut might bring them back. Readers who like an old-fashioned saga will
devour this sprawling novel of passion and revenge."--Library Journal (praise for Roses)
"As large, romantic, and American a tale as Texas itself."--Booklist (praise for Roses)
"An enthralling stunner....A compelling saga with echoes of Gone with the
Wind."--Publishers Weekly (praise for Roses)
"It's been almost 30 years since the heyday of giant epics...but Meacham's
debut might bring them back. Readers who like an old-fashioned saga will
devour this sprawling novel of passion and revenge."--Library Journal (praise for Roses)
