<p><b>A prosperous New Orleans family, led by Honoré Grandissime, is faced with a moral and financial dilemma that could threaten the livelihood of future generations.</b> The old guard is confronted by new thinkers, opposing their way of life and actively seeking change.</p>

<p>Honoré Grandissime is the patriarch of a French Creole family consisting of a half-brother, who is mixed race, and an uncle who is white. When a young man named Joseph Frowenfeld visits the Grandissimes, his abolitionist views cause friction among the elders. The uncle sees slavery as a necessity that allows them to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. In the heightened political climate, this conflict forces personal relationships and alliances to come to ahead.</p>

<p><i>The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life</i> gives an authentic look at the complex history of the American South. It highlights the insidiousness of the caste system and its impact on mixed-race families. The author details its destructive nature and lasting impact. </p>


<p>With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of <i>The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life</i> is both modern and readable.</p>