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Tansy
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Just before turning seventeen, Tansy shares a heated kiss with Christophe Desmarais, and the following evening her mother lays out the path Tansy has been groomed for. In old New Orleans, a lovely woman of mixed heritage is expected to become the kept companion of a wealthy white man. Tansy has been taught to be agreeable, dependent, and quiet about her wishes.
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As she grows older, though, she begins to wonder whether such a cramped existence is all she can hope for. The prospect of standing on her own frightens her nearly as much as the comfort she would lose. Christophe, who was born into a similar mixed family but has carved out a life through skill at cards, music, and teaching, has long held his feelings for her in check. When he notices her beginning to think for herself, he lets himself imagine a future together.
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