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A sweeping 19th-century tale of forbidden love, faith, and societal prejudice set in Charleston, South Carolina before the Civil War.
Main Category: Historical Fiction
Sub-Categories: Religion & Spirituality | Romance | Social Commentary
About the Book:
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Leah Mordecai
But of all the beautiful women that I have seen in years, Jewish or Christian, there’s not one can compare with Leah Mordecai…”
Originally published in 1875, Leah Mordecai is a powerful coming-of-age novel that immerses readers in the social complexities of the American South during the Civil War era.
The story follows the titular character, a young Jewish woman whose life is fraught with family conflict and a difficult search for identity. Belle Kendrick Abbott, an American author from Atlanta, Georgia, masterfully weaves a tale that explores universal struggles of honor, love, and loyalty.
Leah Mordecai goes beyond a simple narrative of romance and family drama, offering a fascinating look at the challenges faced by Jewish communities in 19th-century America.
Abbott’s work is a poignant and surprisingly complex story, filled with rich character development and thought-provoking themes that continue to resonate with modern readers.
Faithfully republished here in its original form, this beautifully formatted edition of Leah Mordecai preserves the original text, immersing readers in the rich language and societal nuances of the Antebellum South.
Special Features:
Crafted with care and formatted with attention to detail, this edition offers a luxurious reading experience designed for your comfort and enjoyment.
Printed in a clear, easy-to-read 12-point font with generous margins on cream paper, it provides a visually pleasing and immersive journey through the pages.
Beautifully bound with a captivating cover design, this book is one to treasure—a timeless classic you will enjoy for years to come!
About the Author:
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Belle Kendrick Abbott
Isabella “Belle” Kendrick Abbott (1842–1893) was a Southern writer whose solitary published novel, Leah Mordecai (1875), explores identity, prejudice, and tragic romance in antebellum Charleston.
Born in Barnesville, Georgia, she married Benjamin F. Abbott and lived in Atlanta. In 1889 she contributed a series of articles to The Atlanta Constitution on “The Cherokee Indians in Georgia,” revealing her range beyond fiction.
Though she wrote little, Abbott’s work cuts deeply into cultural tensions of her time—worth uncovering.
