Don guillory (4 Ergebnisse)

Zustand: New. In English.

Zustand: New. In English.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Newly widowed, Victoria Blanc built an empire in Louisiana, transforming 'The Magnolia' from a struggling plantation to one envied throughout the South. Her wealth and privilege protected her from scorn and ridicule. Victoria operated her southern empire proudly and in defiance of the social mores and norms men in Louisiana tried to impose upon her.One night, her reign would come to an end in violence and bloodshed at the hands of her rivals, bothered by Victoria's presence and desire for change. Her murder marked not the end, but the beginning of a new chapter in her legacy. For nearly a century and a half, she waited for the right moment to return.Her heirs, inheriting the land, vowed to never live in the home out of respect for her death. 'The Magnolia' remained closed to the public for decades before the family decided to open it up for tours with one requirement: no one stay in the home overnight. One tour, unfortunately, had no choice. Their driver missing, blinding rains, flash floods, and violent winds would force them to take refuge in the home. They are quickly brought face to face with the horrors and violence of 'The Magnolia.'.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The town of Laveau sat in St. Gerard's Parish, just outside of New Orleans. It was home to a proud, hardworking community of black and white residents. It was also home to a lie which held the people of Laveau unknowingly captive for decades. They sat comfortably in the shadow of falsehoods that previous generations had left behind. As sheriff, Jean 'Pap' Papillon swore an oath to protect the community of St. Gerard Parish; even when it meant hiding the truth to protect the residents from themselves. Within the first year of his term, a murder gave birth to a lie. A lie that would hold the community captive for decades. Over the thirty years he served as Sheriff, he protected the community from a truth that, if revealed, could disturb the balance of power. Unfortunately, one small, seemingly insignificant incident would bring the truth out of the shadows.In 'Bastards of the Bayou' Donald R. Guillory gives his audience a glimpse of the secrecy within a small southern town. Based on a series of true stories, the author demonstrates race, money, and jealousy can topple the peace of a sleepy rural town.…