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Set in the turbulent 1860s, "Legacies" follows Diane Parmalee, a debutante and daughter of a U.S. Army officer, and Lije Stuart, a handsome Harvard graduate from a part‑Cherokee Stuart clan. Their love blooms amid the nation’s division, but a painful family history—rooted in the Cherokee Trail of Tears—and a violent split over Southern allegiance threaten to destroy their bond. As Lije is drawn into the Confederate cause, Diane must confront betrayal and death to preserve their passion and reunite the torn legacy that binds them.
The novel explores the clash of personal devotion against the backdrop of Civil War conflict, Cherokee heritage, and the enduring impact of historic legacies on individual destinies.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Janet Dailey
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