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Lädt ... Masque of Honor: A Historical Novel of the American South (2021. Auflage)von Sharon Virts
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Melde dich bei LibraryThing an um herauszufinden, ob du dieses Buch mögen würdest. Keine aktuelle Diskussion zu diesem Buch. An interesting look at antebellum Virginia culture, Masque of Honor is a historical novel built around an actual historical event: a duel between General Armistead Mason and Jack McClarty, a hot-headed young Virginia of Irish extraction. Especially interesting for residents of western Loudoun County, Virginia, where the bulk of the story is set and Virts weaves in her deep knowledge of the local geography and history. The duel’s outcome? Well, you’ll have to read the book. Zeige 2 von 2 keine Rezensionen | Rezension hinzufügen
"In this coming-of-age tale set in early 19th century America, two sons of the Virginia aristocracy risk it all to defend their dreams and determine their own destinies. General Armistead Mason and John "Jack" Mason McCarty are brothers-in-law, second cousins and descendants of founding father George Mason IV. Ambitious and headstrong, together they set out to find love, acceptance and honor on their own merit. Armistead-by nature a politician-demands respect and strives for perfection. Jack-by inclination a rover-looks to forge his own path. When Armistead is challenged by corruption in the political machine and is denied a seat in the US Congress, the two become embroiled in a bitter dispute that sets in motion an irrevocable chain of events, leading them to the dueling grounds and an outcome that changes everything. Based on historical events of the 1819 Mason-McCarty duel, Masque of Honor is a story of courage, conviction, and the cost of sacrificing one life to forge another"-- Keine Bibliotheksbeschreibungen gefunden. |
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This book was fantabulous! The prologue starts out with a duel between Armistead (Armie) Mason and Jack McCarty. We don't know exactly how the duel ends until closer to the end. The book then tells us the stories of both of these men - their families, their loves and the discontent between these two men and what led to their duel.
The descriptions and story-telling are so rich that you feel as though you are there and I found that I couldn't stop thinking about these characters when I wasn't reading the book. Highly, highly recommend. ( )