Leah Mordecai (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161438994)

Leah Mordecai is a historical novel written by Belle Kendrick Abbott. The book is set in the 18th century and follows the life of Leah Mordecai, a young Jewish woman who lives in Charleston, South Carolina. Leah is a strong-willed and intelligent woman who is determined to break free from the constraints of her traditional Jewish upbringing.As Leah navigates the challenges of growing up in a society that is not always accepting of her religion and culture, she falls in love with a Christian man named Arthur Mervyn. Their relationship is met with resistance from both their families and the wider community, and Leah must decide whether to follow her heart or adhere to the expectations of her community.The novel explores themes of identity, religion, and love, and provides a unique perspective on life in colonial America. Abbott's writing is engaging and vivid, transporting readers to a bygone era and immersing them in the lives of her characters. Leah Mordecai is a compelling read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in exploring the complexities of identity and belonging.It was only the life of Leah Mordecai that apparently was marked by no change. She was older by a few years-that was all the world saw of change in her life. To strangers' eyes, she was still pursuing the even tenor of her life, still wearing the melancholy expression, and still envied by many for her wealth and beauty. The eyes of the world could not read the impoverished heart that throbbed within her bosom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Belle Kendrick Abbott
ISBN-10: 1161438998
ISBN-13: 9781161438994
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 162
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.11lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.44d