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This Side of Glory

by Gwen Bristow · 1940

Plantation Trilogy seriesbook 3 of 3

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Sequel to The Handsome Road — authentic background, good conflict in ways of life, full bodied characterization, and a thoroughly readable tale. Once again there is the conflict of the "poor whites" versus the genteel, ineffectual aristocrats.

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Audience
adult
Length
medium · 280 pages

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