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Description edit
Olivia Aberdeen, destitute widow of a man shot as a traitor to the South, is shunned by proper society and gratefully accepts an invitation from "Aunt" Elizabeth Harding, mistress of Belle Meade Plantation. Expecting to be the Harding's head housekeeper, Olivia is disillusioned when she learns... read more
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Summary edit
Set at Nashville's historic Belle Meade Plantation, the most influential thoroughbred stud farm in America's history, To Whisper Her Name weaves the struggles of real people of the post-war South with the journeys of a man and a woman scarred by betrayal.
Characters/People edit
- Lieutenant Ridley Adam Cooper: Southern born son who chose to fight for the South
- Mrs. Olivia Aberdeen: Widow whose husband was shot as a traitor to the South
- Mr. Robert Green: (Real person who lived) Former slave and head hostler at Belle Meade Plantation, Nashville, TN
- General Williams Giles Harding: (Real person who lived) Former Confederate General and plantation owner at Belle Meade Plantation, Nashville, TN
- Elizabeth Harding: (Real person who lived) Wife of Confederate William Giles Harding and mistress of Belle Meade Plantation, Nashville, TN
- Susanna Carter: (Real person who lived) Former slave and cook/housekeeper at Belle Meade Plantation, Nashville, TN
- Charles Winthrop Aberdeen: Add a description of this character.
- Ike Carter
- William Giles Harding: Elizabeth Harding's husband. Master of Belle Meade. Also knwn as General Harding.
- Julius
- Mary Harding
- Mr. Pagette
- David Crockett
- Grady Matthews
- Betsy Lee
- Sarah
- Mary Selena McNairy Harding
- Mrs. Adelicia Acklen
- Master Harding
- Doc Fleming
- Bartholomew
- Jimmy
- Lizzie Hoover
- Old Gray
- Miss Birdie
- Alfred
- Luvenia Harrison Butler
- Jolene
- Mrs. Fairbanks
- Percival Meeks
- Mr. Ridley Adam Cooper
- Chloe Harris
- Mrs. Foster
- Renfroe
- William Hicks Jackson
- Mr. John Harding
- Mr. Hunsaker
- Mr. Burkett
- Petey
- Rebecca
- Madame Octavia LeVert
- Rachel Norris
- Bryant Burcham
- Jack Malone
- Belle Meade
- Nathaniel
- Maddox
- Jedediah
Setting & Locations edit
Belle Meade Plantation, Nashville, TN
First Sentence edit
First Lieutenant Ridley Adam Cooper peered through the stand of bristled pines, his presence cloaked by dusk, his Winchester cocked and ready.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 1 in Belle Meade Plantation. (standard series)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Tamera Alexander (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Zondervan
Country: USA
Publication Date: 10.23.2012
ISBN: 978-0310291060
Page Count: 473
Publisher: Zondervan
Country: USA
Publication Date: 10.23.2012
ISBN: 978-0310291060
Page Count: 473
Links to Supplemental Material edit
- To Whisper Her Name book trailer
- Belle Meade Vignette - Welcome to Belle Meade #1 of 6
- Belle Meade Vignette - Bob Green Head Hostler #2 of 6
- Belle Meade Vignette Thoroughbred History at Belle Meade #3 of 6
- Belle Meade Vignette The Old Harding Cabin #4 of 6
- Belle Meade Vignette - Victorian Life at Belle Meade #5 of 6
- Belle Meade Vignette - Kentucky Derby Winners at Belle Meade #6 of 6
- To Whisper Her Name Excerpt (Three chapters)
- Tamera Alexander's website
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