Leather And Silk

by John Esten Cooke

Book Overview

Leather and Silk is a novel written by John Esten Cooke. The story takes place in Virginia during the Civil War and follows the lives of two very different women. The first is a wealthy plantation owner named Margaret, who is used to a life of luxury and privilege. The second is a young seamstress named Lucy, who is struggling to make ends meet.Despite their vastly different backgrounds, Margaret and Lucy become unlikely friends. Margaret hires Lucy to make her a dress for a ball, and the two women quickly bond over their shared love of fashion. As the war rages on, their friendship is put to the test as they face the challenges of living in a divided and dangerous country.Throughout the novel, Cooke explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and sacrifice. He also provides a vivid portrayal of life during the Civil War, including the hardships faced by both soldiers and civilians. With its engaging characters and rich historical detail, Leather and Silk is a captivating read for anyone interested in the Civil War era.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163794724
• ISBN13: 9781163794722
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"