Fontenay, Charles L. 1917-2007 creator Finlay, Virgil 1914-1971 text utu 2019 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Pretty Quadroon" by Charles L. Fontenay is a science fiction novel likely written in the mid-20th century. Set against the backdrop of an alternate history where the United States is embroiled in a renewed civil conflict called the Second War for Southern Independence, the story explores themes of race, identity, and the nature of destiny. The narrative follows General Beauregard Courtney, who becomes embroiled in a complex plot with deep personal and societal implications as he grapples with his love for Piquette, a mixed-race woman, and the weight of his decisions during a divisive war. The story unfolds as Beauregard is drawn into a critical moment when he learns of a man named Adjaha, who introduces the idea of manipulating time and choices to alter the course of history. Adjaha reveals that Beauregard’s desires and the tragedy of war are intertwined and that he is the "key" to either peace or conflict. As Beauregard reflects on his choices and their consequences, he faces the poignant dilemma of his emotional ties to Piquette against the stark realities of racial tensions and war. Through the use of hypnosis and African mysticism, Adjaha urges Beauregard to reconsider pivotal moments in his past, ultimately challenging the reader to consider how love, race, and history can influence one another in profound ways. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2019-07-30 Produced by Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Science fiction War stories Time travel -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction United States -- Race relations -- Fiction Civil war -- Fiction PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60020 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/60020 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134401.0 60020