{"product_id":"the-grandissimes-9781513207148","title":"The Grandissimes","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA prosperous New Orleans family, led by Honoré Grandissime, is faced with a moral and financial dilemma that could threaten the livelihood of future generations.\u003c\/b\u003e The old guard is confronted by new thinkers, opposing their way of life and actively seeking change.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eHonoré Grandissime is the patriarch of a French Creole family consisting of a half-brother, who is mixed race, and an uncle who is white. When a young man named Joseph Frowenfeld visits the Grandissimes, his abolitionist views cause friction among the elders. The uncle sees slavery as a necessity that allows them to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. In the heightened political climate, this conflict forces personal relationships and alliances to come to ahead.\u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life\u003c\/i\u003e gives an authentic look at the complex history of the American South. It highlights the insidiousness of the caste system and its impact on mixed-race families. The author details its destructive nature and lasting impact. \u003c\/p\u003e    \u003cp\u003eWith an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Graphic Arts Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51359502598487,"sku":"9781513207148","price":16.19,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781513207148.jpg?v=1754124843","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-grandissimes-9781513207148","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}