Publisher's Synopsis
""Love Is The Sum Of It All: A Plantation Romance"" is a novel written by George Cary Eggleston. The story is set in the American South during the mid-19th century and explores the themes of love, race, and social class. The main character is a young woman named Virginia, who is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner. Despite her privileged upbringing, Virginia is a compassionate and empathetic person who develops a deep love for one of the plantation's slaves, named Tom. The novel follows their forbidden romance as they navigate the complexities of their respective social positions and the opposition of those around them. Along the way, the story also touches on issues such as slavery, abolition, and the Civil War. Ultimately, ""Love Is The Sum Of It All"" is a poignant and thought-provoking tale that explores the power of love to transcend social boundaries and challenge societal norms.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.
