Aftermath

Aftermath is a novel written by James Lane Allen. The story is set in the aftermath of the American Civil War and follows the lives of two main characters, a young woman named Lydia and a young man named Maurice. Lydia is a wealthy socialite who has lost everything in the war, including her family and her home. Maurice is a soldier who has returned home from the war with physical and emotional scars.The two meet by chance and form a deep connection, despite their different backgrounds and experiences. As they navigate the challenges of rebuilding their lives in the aftermath of the war, they must also confront the social and political changes that are taking place in their country.Throughout the novel, Allen explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, as well as the impact of war on individuals and society as a whole. The story is told through a series of interconnected vignettes that paint a vivid picture of life in the post-war South.Overall, Aftermath is a moving and thought-provoking novel that offers a powerful commentary on the lasting effects of war and the resilience of the human spirit.1899. Allen was born on a farm near Lexington, Kentucky. As a young boy, he lived the life of the Southern ante-bellum gentry, but by the time he was a teenager the Civil War and Reconstruction had ushered in a new era for both himself and his family. Later, he moved to New York City to pursue writing full time. Many of his works reflect Kentucky themes. Aftermath is the sequel to Allen's A Kentucky Cardinal, which established his reputation as a writer with both readers and critics. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.