A Sitting in St. James

A Sitting in St. James

by Rita Williams-Garcia

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In 1860 Louisiana, eighty-year-old Madame Sylvie decides to sit for a portrait, as horrific stories that span generations from the big house and the fields are revealed. 1860, Louisiana. After serving as mistress of Le Petit Cottage for more than six decades, Madame Sylvie Guilbert has decided, in spite of her family's indifference, to sit for a portrait. It will be a testament to all the hardships she overcame, the glory her life ought to have been. As she sits for the portrait, other stories

ISBN: 9781665078436

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"A Sitting in St. James by @OneCrazyRita is a riveting portrait of one decaying plantation family and its children—Black and white. I won’t forget their stories. Incredible book. #bookaday"

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