Fanchette is a novel written by John Esten Cooke and first published in 1883. The story is set in Virginia during the American Civil War and follows the life of Fanchette, a young French girl who comes to live with a wealthy Southern family. Fanchette is beautiful, charming, and quickly becomes the center of attention in the household. She captures the hearts of the men in the family, including the young son, the father, and even the family's loyal slave. However, Fanchette is not all she seems, and her true intentions are slowly revealed as the story progresses. As the war rages on, Fanchette's loyalties are put to the test, and she must choose between her own desires and the people she has come to care for. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal, and provides a unique perspective on the Civil War era from the viewpoint of a foreigner.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.
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