02302cam a22003253u 4500 29581 UtSlPG 20260610133656.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Ryan, Marah Ellis, 1866-1934 The Bondwoman Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-08-03 Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "The Bondwoman" by Marah Ellis Ryan is a novel likely penned in the late 19th century. The story explores themes of love, identity, and the complex social dynamics surrounding race and gender, primarily through the lens of its central characters, including the intense and passionate Marquise de Caron, also known as Judithe Levigne. As the narrative unfolds, it hints at intricate relationships that transcend borders and cultures. The opening of the novel introduces several key characters, beginning with Madame Blanc, who oversees a home for aged ladies and relates the intertwining histories of American and French lives. We are introduced to Judithe, reflecting on her life and the legacy of her marriage to Philip Alain, the Marquise de Caron, as well as the vibrant Lieutenant Kenneth McVeigh, who is shown navigating societal expectations in Paris. The dialogues and interactions emphasize contrasting values erupting from social class and race, particularly as they relate to women’s identities in a world marked by both privilege and oppression. The complex backstories and connections hinted at in these early chapters set the stage for a rich exploration of these themes throughout the novel. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Race relations -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/29581 70429 70429