Brueton's Bayou: Miss Defarge (1888)

Brueton's Bayou: Miss Defarge (1888) is a novel written by John Habberton. It is set in a small town in Louisiana called Brueton's Bayou and follows the story of a young woman named Miss Defarge. Miss Defarge is a mysterious and enigmatic character who arrives in Brueton's Bayou and quickly becomes the talk of the town. She is beautiful, intelligent, and has a sharp wit that both intrigues and intimidates the other residents of the town.As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Miss Defarge has a hidden agenda. She is seeking revenge against a man who wronged her in the past and has come to Brueton's Bayou to carry out her plan. However, as she spends more time in the town, she begins to develop relationships with some of the locals, including a young man named Jack who is drawn to her despite her secretive nature.The novel explores themes of revenge, love, and redemption as Miss Defarge's plan begins to unravel and she is forced to confront the consequences of her actions. The setting of Brueton's Bayou adds to the atmosphere of the story, with vivid descriptions of the lush landscape and the unique culture of the Louisiana bayou.Overall, Brueton's Bayou: Miss Defarge (1888) is a gripping and suspenseful novel that will keep readers engaged until the very end. It is a classic example of 19th-century American literature and a must-read for fans of the genre.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.