New Releases by Frances Parkinson Keyes

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Frances Parkinson Keyes'' ''The Old Gray Homestead'' unfolds against a backdrop of pastoral serenity, bringing to life the saga of a New England family and their ancestral home. The narrative weaves a rich tapestry of rural charm and historical depth, rendered with an eloquence that captures the zeitgeist of early 20th-century American literature. The prose, characterized by its descriptive vigour, elevates the bucolic setting into a character in its own right, reflecting a literary context wherein place shapes the human experience as profoundly as the occupants themselves. This special edition by DigiCat Publishing honors the legacy of the text, ensuring its accessibility and continued relevance in both print and digital formats for contemporary audiences. Keyes, renowned for her detailed historical research and commitment to exploring the intricacies of human relationships, infuses her writing with personal experiences and an evident appreciation for the cultural heritage of New England. Her penchant for storytelling with a moral undertone, befitting the era''s literary conventions, is evident throughout the book, which likely draws inspiration from her own life''s observances and nostalgic reminisces. This republished version not only preserves Keyes'' narrative voice but also represents a dedication to the preservation and celebration of world literature. This edition of ''The Old Gray Homestead'' is thus recommended for those who revel in classic Americana and seek to explore the delicate interplay between place, memory, and identity through fiction. Readers will find themselves transported to a time where the pastoral life provided not just the setting but also the moral canvas for human dramas to unfold. Whether one is a longtime admirer of Keyes or a new visitor to her work, this book promises a journey back to the roots of American storytelling, offering both nostalgic indulgence and literary enrichment.

The Chess Players is a historical novel based on the life of Paul Morphy, who is considered to have been the world chess champion and possibly the greatest chess player in the history of the game. However, this is not a book about the game of chess. There are no chess diagrams in this book, no moves, no positions, no opening traps or tricks on how to catch an unwary opponent. Rather, this book is about the players, the people who play chess. It was a popular book when it came out in 1960, spending several weeks on the New York Times Best Sellers List. Paul Charles Morphy was born on June 22, 1837 in New Orleans Louisiana. He learned the moves of chess simply by watching his uncle and father play. Nobody taught him the rules. By age 9 he was regarded as the best player in New Orleans. By age 21 he was regarded as the best chess player in the world. But then he quit chess and never played a serious game again. Ever since, players have wondered what ever happened to Paul Morphy. This book by Frances Parkinson Keyes is historical fiction. However, she went to great lengths to research her subject matter and ensure the historical, geographical, linguistic and even scientific accuracy of her writings. In 1959, while writing this book, she contacted David Lawson, who was recearching the Life of Paul Morphy. Lawson had been researching the Life of Morphy since 1938. Finally, in 1976, Lawson published Paul Morphy: Pride and Sorrow of Chess, the best biography of Morphy and the book Lawson had been working on for 38 years. Lawson was 89 years old when the book came out.

Orson Foxworth celebrates his return to New Orleans by giving a dinner in the 1840 room at Antoines restaurant, ostensibly planned to present his niece for the Carnival festivities and to renew his romance with Amelie Lalande. Laland''s daughter Odile, accidently spills a red wine down her white dress, a seemingly light incident. However, it is recalled thirty hours later when she is found dead with a strange pistol and an ambiguous note on the floor beside her. Though looking like suicide the plot revolves out of proving otherwise. Infused with much history, customs, and mores of New Orleans of the 1940''s. With a new introduction by Patricia Brady setting the history, context of the novel, and with biographical notes on Keyes.

19 Stories Set In Washington, Virginia And New Orleans, With A Tale Of Psychic Experience Set In England.

Biography of, cult of, songs, poems and canticles of St. Anne.

Biographical novel about a colorful Civil War general of Creole background, Pierre Gustave Toutant Beauregard.

"A best selling author looks back on the fascinating period of her school days and courtship"--Jacket subtitle

Lives of five famous people of the province of Avila, Spain, in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries.

Romance, murder, and intrigue in London.