Egrets to the Flames A Novel
Egrets to the Flames, a novel by Barbara Anton, published by Oceanview Pub. in 2007, spans 301 pages and is presented in English. This narrative unfolds within the affluent world of the Hamptons, focusing on the wealthy Hampton family, who are sugar cane growers. The story delves into the complexities of love, passion, and greed as patriarch James Henry Hampton grapples with environmental repercussions and personal turmoil, including his relationships with his wife and mistress.
Readers will encounter a rich tapestry of family dynamics and social themes as James Henry navigates challenges that threaten to unravel his family. The saga explores the struggles of his children, including Henny’s battle with self-destruction, Jeffrey’s profound loss, and Melisandra’s marriage to a prince with ulterior motives. Egrets to the Flames presents a compelling examination of tradition versus change, highlighting the tensions that arise from familial ties and the pursuit of personal desires.
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A steamy saga of love, passion, and greed, Egrets to the Flames introduces the Hamptons, a wealthy, privileged family of sugar cane growers. Trouble in the fields: patriarch James Henry Hampton must struggle to maintain his holdings, as forces seek retribution for the egregious impact on the environment and the exploitation of Jamaican sugar cane cutters. As he juggles a wife and a mistress, James Henrys family unravels. He must fight to save son Henny from self-destruction and a disastrous marriage to a field hands pregnant daughter. Son Jeffrey and his bride face immeasurable loss, while daughter Melisandra marries an impoverished prince intent on taking her riches at any cost. In the end, James Henry will face his toughest battle yet a battle that may be his last. Will the very things that hold this family together ultimately tear them apart? A splendid story of the clash between old and new, and the struggle between holding on and letting go, Egrets to the Flames is a triumphant tale about ties, tradition, and temptation.
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