02376cam a22003013u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000310011324500510014426400510019530000470024633600260029333700260031933800360034550000310038150800760041252014170048853400450190565300640195085600430201499900170205712452UtSlPG20260610133309.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aWood, Benjamin,d1820-190010aFort Lafayette or, Love and Secession: A Novel 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-05-01  aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Stephen Hope and PG Distributed Proofreaders  a"Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession: A Novel" by Benjamin Wood is a historical fiction novel written during the early 1860s, amidst the backdrop of the Civil War era in the United States. This narrative introduces us to intriguing characters navigating the complexities of love, rivalry, and the stark realities of a nation on the brink of division. Central to the plot is Oriana Weems, a young woman faced with emotional turmoil stemming from her interactions with suitors and the broader political landscapes influencing her personal life.  The opening of "Fort Lafayette" sets the stage at Riverside manor on the James River near Richmond, Virginia, in April 1861, just as the nation is becoming embroiled in conflict. We are introduced to the beautiful and haughty Oriana, who is eagerly awaiting her brother Beverly and his friend Arthur Wayne. As the chapter unfolds, tensions arise with Seth Rawbon, a sinister figure entangled in unwanted advances toward Oriana. The narrative also hints at deepening relationships between the characters, particularly the budding connection between Oriana and Arthur, who both seem burdened by the emerging civil disruptions. This opening portion draws readers into a world where personal desires clash with society's expectations, enticing them to uncover how these relationships will evolve against the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/12452  c53870d53870