Publisher's Synopsis
Leah Mordecai is a novel written by Mrs. Belle Kendrick Abbott. The book tells the story of Leah Mordecai, a young Jewish girl who grows up in Charleston, South Carolina, during the mid-19th century. Leah is a strong-willed and independent young woman who is determined to succeed in a world that is often hostile to Jews and women.As the story progresses, Leah faces a number of challenges, including discrimination, prejudice, and heartbreak. However, she is able to overcome these obstacles with the help of her family and friends, as well as her own strength and determination.Throughout the book, Mrs. Abbott explores themes of identity, family, love, and perseverance. She also offers a unique perspective on the Jewish experience in the American South during a time of great social and political upheaval.Overall, Leah Mordecai is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers readers a glimpse into a fascinating period of American history, as well as a powerful story of one young woman's journey to find her place in the world.It was only the life of Leah Mordecai that apparently was marked by no change. She was older by a few years-that was all the world saw of change in her life. To strangers' eyes, she was still pursuing the even tenor of her life, still wearing the melancholy expression, and still envied by many for her wealth and beauty. The eyes of the world could not read the impoverished heart that throbbed within her bosom.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.