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Madeleine L'Engle’s first novel follows Stella Rogers, a young journalist who, after marrying into Georgia’s aristocratic Renier family, discovers a web of intrigue, greed, prejudice, and superstition that threatens her new home. Drawn into a defiant struggle between good and evil, Stella must navigate dangerous loyalties and confront her own beliefs while searching for the "other side of the sun." The story blends personal growth with a broader commentary on Southern life and Christian values during the late nineteenth century. Set in Georgia and reflecting the social complexities of the United States between 1865 and 1898, the novel explores themes of family, faith, and societal expectations amid the changing Southern landscape.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Madeleine L'Engle
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