Gender, Race and Family in Nineteenth Century America

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The narrative follows Sarah Hicks Williams, a northern woman who becomes the mistress of a Southern plantation, Clifton Grove. As she navigates her new life, she faces significant challenges in reconciling her upbringing with the expectations of her role in a slaveholding society. The story explores her internal conflicts and the complexities of gender roles during the antebellum period, highlighting the stark contrasts between her Northern values and the realities of plantation life.