This gripping novel follows the lives of two orphaned siblings, Marie and Louis, as they struggle to survive in 19th century New Orleans. James S. Peacocke's richly-drawn characters and vivid descriptions of the city's sights, sounds, and culture bring the story to life, while the siblings' poignant journey will resonate with readers of all ages. A must-read for fans of historical fiction and coming-of-age stories.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.

Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.