Stella Stands Alone
Stella Stands Alone by A. LaFaye, published by Simon and Schuster on February 9, 2010, is a reprint edition comprising 256 pages. This novel follows Stella Reid as she grapples with the loss of her parents and the impending auction of her family’s plantation, Oak Grove. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War period, the story explores themes of equality and resilience as Stella navigates her complex relationships with the African Americans who work alongside her and the white Southerners who reject her.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the struggles of a young woman determined to uphold her father’s legacy while confronting societal challenges. The book addresses significant topics such as family, orphanhood, and the historical context of farm life during a transformative era in American history. Through Stella’s journey, A. LaFaye sheds light on the harsh realities faced by women and freed slaves, offering a poignant exploration of identity and belonging in a divided society.
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Stella Reid is fighting to save the home she loves. After her father is killed and her mother succumbs to yellow fever, it’s up to Stella to run Oak Grove, her family’s plantation. Unlike most Southerners, Stella sees herself as equal to the African Americans she works side-by-side with in the cotton fields. The white Southerners reject her, and the freed men can’t trust her after generations of enduring the horrors of slavery. So Stella stands alone as she fights to follow through on her father’s dream to leave Oak Grove to her and the slaves. His will is nowhere to be found. Now, the bank has foreclosed on the plantation — and the day of the auction is rapidly approaching. With no legal claim to the land, Stella is confronted with the possibility of losing Oak Grove, the only home she’s ever known.
In this inspiring novel, A. LaFaye, winner of the Scott O’Dell Award for Historical Fiction, recounts a young woman’s struggle to save her family’s land and preserve their memory, illuminating the harsh realities faced by women and freed slaves during the turbulent years after the Civil War.
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