Hezekiah's Wives is a novel written by Lillie Hamilton French and published in 1902. The story revolves around Hezekiah, a wealthy and influential man in a small town in the southern United States. Hezekiah has three wives, each of whom has a unique personality and background. The first wife, Mary, is a devout Christian who is dedicated to her faith and family. The second wife, Lizzie, is a former slave who is fiercely independent and determined to make a life for herself. The third wife, Nellie, is a beautiful and ...
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Hezekiah's Wives is a novel written by Lillie Hamilton French and published in 1902. The story revolves around Hezekiah, a wealthy and influential man in a small town in the southern United States. Hezekiah has three wives, each of whom has a unique personality and background. The first wife, Mary, is a devout Christian who is dedicated to her faith and family. The second wife, Lizzie, is a former slave who is fiercely independent and determined to make a life for herself. The third wife, Nellie, is a beautiful and ambitious young woman who is desperate to climb the social ladder. As the story unfolds, Hezekiah's relationships with his wives become increasingly complicated. Mary struggles with her faith and her feelings of jealousy towards Lizzie and Nellie. Lizzie faces discrimination and racism from the white community, and she must fight to protect her children and her independence. Nellie becomes increasingly manipulative and conniving as she tries to gain more power and influence over Hezekiah. Throughout the novel, French explores themes of race, gender, religion, and power in the context of the American South in the late 19th century. The story is told through the perspectives of each of Hezekiah's wives, providing a nuanced and complex portrayal of their experiences and struggles. Overall, Hezekiah's Wives is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of marriage and relationships in a historical context.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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