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Set in early-nineteenth-century New Orleans, this historical novel explores the life of Paul Marchand, a free man of color navigating a society rife with racial tensions. Haunted by a prophetic dream of an elderly black praline seller, Marchand becomes embroiled in the intrigue surrounding the dying wealthy Creole, Pierre Beaurepas, and the ensuing greed of his family. Through a thrilling narrative, the story delves into themes of racial identity, self-worth, and family loyalty, vividly portraying the complex social dynamics of the time.
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Paul Marchand, F.M.C., Charles W. Chesnutt
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- 2014
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- Title
- Paul Marchand, F.M.C.
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Charles W. Chesnutt
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 214
- ISBN13
- 9780691602295
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in early-nineteenth-century New Orleans, this historical novel explores the life of Paul Marchand, a free man of color navigating a society rife with racial tensions. Haunted by a prophetic dream of an elderly black praline seller, Marchand becomes embroiled in the intrigue surrounding the dying wealthy Creole, Pierre Beaurepas, and the ensuing greed of his family. Through a thrilling narrative, the story delves into themes of racial identity, self-worth, and family loyalty, vividly portraying the complex social dynamics of the time.