The Immortelles
The Immortelles by Gilbert Morris is a historical fiction novel published by WestBow Press on February 17, 2004. This edition, written in English and spanning 255 pages, explores themes of romance and suspense against a backdrop of cultural heritage in the Southern United States. The story centers on Damita De Salvado, who, on her sixteenth birthday, receives a slave girl named Rissa. As financial difficulties befall Damita’s family, she reluctantly sells Rissa to a Christian doctor, Jefferson Whitman, who is also Rissa’s adopted brother.
Readers will find a narrative that delves into the complexities of prejudice and the shifting dynamics between Damita and Rissa as their fortunes change. The book examines their intertwined lives, focusing on their quests for love and security amid societal challenges. With elements of historical and Christian fiction, The Immortelles presents a thought-provoking exploration of relationships and personal growth within a tumultuous setting.
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For her sixteenth birthday, Damita De Salvado receives a beautiful slave girl, Rissa, but mistreats her, revealing Damita’s prejudice and hardening Rissa’s heart. When her family experiences financial hardships, Damita grudgingly sells Rissa to a mysterious Christian doctor, Jefferson Whitman, who is Rissa’s adopted brother. Now the tables have turned: Rissa is a wealthy, free woman, while Damita’s family struggles to keep the plantation. Will both women find the love and security they long for?
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