Shadows Of Flames

Shadows of Flames is a novel written by Amelie Rives. The story is set in the late 19th century in the American South, and revolves around the lives of two women, one black and one white, who are brought together by circumstance. The white woman, Lillian, is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, and has grown up surrounded by privilege and luxury. The black woman, Rachel, is a former slave who has been freed and is now working as a seamstress.As the two women become friends, they begin to uncover the dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of their seemingly idyllic world. Lillian's father is involved in a corrupt scheme to defraud his workers, while Rachel is haunted by memories of the abuse she suffered at the hands of her former master.As tensions rise and violence erupts, Lillian and Rachel must navigate the dangerous terrain of race and class in order to survive. Along the way, they are forced to confront their own prejudices and assumptions about each other, and to find a way to bridge the divide that separates them.Shadows of Flames is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of race, class, and identity in the American South. With vivid characters and a gripping plot, it is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this complex region.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.