Literary Fiction
Charleston
2002·672 pages
A multigenerational saga of the Bell family in Charleston, SC, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, exploring love, betrayal, and dark secrets.
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A multigenerational saga of the Bell family in Charleston, SC, from the Revolutionary War to the Civil War, exploring love, betrayal, and dark secrets.
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From the New York Times bestselling author who "makes history come brilliantly alive" (The Washington Post Book World) comes a novel that spans decades and generations -- from the American Revolution through the downfall of the Confederacy -- in John Jakes's most ambitious work yet. With more than 50 million copies of his books in print, John Jakes is one of the preeminent novelists of American historical fiction. Now this beloved storyteller takes readers to Charleston, South Carolina, in a stu...
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Romance & sex
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Minor references to romantic relationships; no explicit scenes depicted. Brief implications of sexual coercion in historical context; not explicit or central.
Violence & gore
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Frequent violent scenes including battles and gruesome deaths during war periods.
Profanity
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Moderate use of strong language, including historically contextual slurs.
Substance use
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Brief mentions of alcohol use in social settings; not a central theme.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Minor references to religious practices; not a dominant theme.
Magic & witchcraft
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No evidence found in available sources.
Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Strong focus on historical divides over slavery, class, and war ideologies.
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources.
Abuse & suffering
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Central themes of slavery, systemic cruelty, and family betrayal; intense suffering depicted. Brief implications of sexual coercion in historical context; not explicit or central.
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