St. ElmoJourney through the tumultuous times of the Civil War with Augusta J. Evans' "St. Elmo." Set in Alabama, this domestic fiction intertwines love, betrayal, and redemption against the backdrop of one of America's most defining periods. Evans masterfully crafts a tale that delves deep into the human spirit, exploring the complexities of love and the scars of war. |
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... Murray, leading the Edna was soon undressed and placed within the snowy sheets of a heavily-carved bedstead, whose crimson canopy shed a ruby light down on the laced and ruffled pillows. Mrs. Murray administered a dose of medicine given ...
... Murray, leading the Edna was soon undressed and placed within the snowy sheets of a heavily-carved bedstead, whose crimson canopy shed a ruby light down on the laced and ruffled pillows. Mrs. Murray administered a dose of medicine given ...
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... Murray looked at her and said gravely: "What is the matter, child?" "I am only sorry I was so ungrateful and wicked ... Murray's voice faltered slightly as she said: "You are a good little girl, I have no doubt. Who taught you to be so ...
... Murray looked at her and said gravely: "What is the matter, child?" "I am only sorry I was so ungrateful and wicked ... Murray's voice faltered slightly as she said: "You are a good little girl, I have no doubt. Who taught you to be so ...
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... Murray laid her hand gently on her shoulder , and said : " Child , of what are you thinking ? " For an instant she ... Murray's eyes wandered out toward the velvety lawn , and she mused for some minutes ; then laying her hands on the ...
... Murray laid her hand gently on her shoulder , and said : " Child , of what are you thinking ? " For an instant she ... Murray's eyes wandered out toward the velvety lawn , and she mused for some minutes ; then laying her hands on the ...
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... Murray's son." "Did Miss Ellen—that is, my mistress—tell you that you were to live here, and get your education?" "Yes, she offered to take care of me for a few years." "Well, I am glad it is fixed, so—you can stay; for you can be a ...
... Murray's son." "Did Miss Ellen—that is, my mistress—tell you that you were to live here, and get your education?" "Yes, she offered to take care of me for a few years." "Well, I am glad it is fixed, so—you can stay; for you can be a ...
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... Murray pushed away his large coffee-cup, and said abruptly: "After all, it is only one year to-day since I came back to ... Murray's path, she avoided those portions of the house to which he seemed most partial, and thus although they ...
... Murray pushed away his large coffee-cup, and said abruptly: "After all, it is only one year to-day since I came back to ... Murray's path, she avoided those portions of the house to which he seemed most partial, and thus although they ...
Contents
CHAPTER VI | |
CHAPTER VII | |
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CHAPTER XIII | |
CHAPTER XXI | |
CHAPTER XXII | |
CHAPTER XXV | |
CHAPTER XXVII | |
CHAPTER XXVIII | |
CHAPTER XXIX | |
CHAPTER XXX | |
CHAPTER XXXII | |
CHAPTER XIV | |
CHAPTER XVI | |
CHAPTER XVII | |
CHAPTER XVIII | |
CHAPTER XX | |
CHAPTER XXXIII | |
CHAPTER XXXIV | |
CHAPTER XXXV | |
CHAPTER XXXVII | |
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