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When The Devils Be Callin 21 Pages White Plains Plantation

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Set in the antebellum South, When The Devils Be Callin 21 Pages White Plains Plantation is a historical novel that tells the story of a young woman named Ailey who is haunted by the ghosts of her ancestors.

When The Devils Be Callin 21 pages (White Plains Plantation)
When The Devils Be Callin' 21 pages (White Plains Plantation)
by Katie Fforde

5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 300 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 36 pages
Lending : Enabled
Paperback : 60 pages
Item Weight : 4.5 ounces
Dimensions : 7.44 x 0.12 x 9.69 inches

Ailey is a slave on the White Plains Plantation, and she has always known that her family has a dark past. Her grandmother was a conjure woman, and her great-grandmother was a slave who was hanged for witchcraft.

One day, Ailey starts to see ghosts. At first, she thinks she's going crazy, but then she realizes that the ghosts are real. They are the ghosts of her ancestors, and they are calling her to help them.

Ailey is reluctant to help the ghosts at first. She's afraid of them, and she doesn't want to get involved in their business. But the ghosts keep calling her, and she eventually agrees to help them.

Ailey's journey to help the ghosts is a dangerous one. She must face the horrors of her family's past, and she must confront the demons that haunt her own soul.

But Ailey is a strong woman, and she is determined to help her ancestors find peace. She will not be silenced, and she will not be defeated.

Themes

When The Devils Be Callin 21 Pages White Plains Plantation explores a number of important themes, including:

  • Slavery
  • Race
  • Identity
  • The power of storytelling
  • The importance of facing the past

The novel shows the horrors of slavery and the dehumanizing effects it had on both slaves and slave owners.

The novel also explores the theme of race and the ways in which it shapes our lives.

The novel explores the theme of identity and the ways in which we are shaped by our past experiences.

The novel shows the power of storytelling and the ways in which it can be used to heal wounds and bring people together.

The novel shows the importance of facing the past and the ways in which it can help us to move forward.

Characters

When The Devils Be Callin 21 Pages White Plains Plantation features a cast of complex and compelling characters.

  • Ailey is a strong and determined young woman who is haunted by the ghosts of her ancestors.
  • Mama Ya-Ya is Ailey's grandmother and a conjure woman who is feared and respected by the people on the plantation.
  • Massa John is the owner of the White Plains Plantation and a cruel and ruthless man.
  • Miss Anne is Massa John's wife and a kind and compassionate woman who is horrified by the treatment of the slaves.
  • Gabriel is a slave who is in love with Ailey and who helps her to face the ghosts of her past.

The characters in the novel are all well-developed and they each have their own unique story to tell.

Setting

When The Devils Be Callin 21 Pages White Plains Plantation is set in the antebellum South on the White Plains Plantation.

The plantation is a large and sprawling estate that is worked by slaves.

The novel's setting is rich and atmospheric, and it helps to bring the story to life.

Writing Style

When The Devils Be Callin 21 Pages White Plains Plantation is written in a lyrical and evocative style.

The novel's language is rich and descriptive, and it helps to create a vivid and immersive experience for the reader.

The novel's pacing is deliberate and suspenseful, and it keeps the reader engaged from beginning to end.

Reception

When The Devils Be Callin 21 Pages White Plains Plantation has received critical acclaim.

The novel has been praised for its powerful storytelling, its complex characters, and its unflinching portrayal of slavery.

The novel has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the National Book Award.

When The Devils Be Callin 21 Pages White Plains Plantation is a powerful and moving novel that tells an important story about slavery, race, and identity.

The novel is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the history of the United States and the legacy of slavery.

When The Devils Be Callin 21 pages (White Plains Plantation)
When The Devils Be Callin' 21 pages (White Plains Plantation)
by Katie Fforde

5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 300 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 36 pages
Lending : Enabled
Paperback : 60 pages
Item Weight : 4.5 ounces
Dimensions : 7.44 x 0.12 x 9.69 inches
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When The Devils Be Callin 21 pages (White Plains Plantation)
When The Devils Be Callin' 21 pages (White Plains Plantation)
by Katie Fforde

5 out of 5

Language : English
File size : 300 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
Print length : 36 pages
Lending : Enabled
Paperback : 60 pages
Item Weight : 4.5 ounces
Dimensions : 7.44 x 0.12 x 9.69 inches
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