Brueton's Bayou: Miss Defarge (1888) is a novel written by John Habberton. Set in the late 19th century, the story takes place in the small town of Brueton's Bayou in Louisiana. The novel follows the life of Miss Defarge, a young woman who is known for her beauty and intelligence.Miss Defarge is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner and is expected to marry well. However, she is not interested in the traditional role of a Southern belle and instead...