Behind the Columns

by Arlette Gaffrey

The year is 1846. Desiree Bordeaux is a beautiful Creole belle living with her aging grandfather, a heavy drinker and gambler who has accrued huge debts. When he dies suddenly, Desiree learns that her beautiful New Orleans plantation, Chene Vue, is to be put on the auction block. Desiree finds herself being wooed by Philippe Jaunet, a cruel man who lusts after Chene Vue and strikes fear in Desiree's heart. She is also being courted by the handsome...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1432745948
• ISBN13: 9781432745943
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Outskirts Press
• Length: 354 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"