Project Gutenberg 2004-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 182 Wood, Benjamin 1820 1900 Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession: A Novel Produced by Curtis Weyant, Stephen Hope and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Fort Lafayette or, Love and Secession: A Novel" by Benjamin Wood is a historical fiction novel written during the early 1860s, amidst the backdrop of the Civil War era in the United States. This narrative introduces us to intriguing characters navigating the complexities of love, rivalry, and the stark realities of a nation on the brink of division. Central to the plot is Oriana Weems, a young woman faced with emotional turmoil stemming from her interactions with suitors and the broader political landscapes influencing her personal life. The opening of "Fort Lafayette" sets the stage at Riverside manor on the James River near Richmond, Virginia, in April 1861, just as the nation is becoming embroiled in conflict. We are introduced to the beautiful and haughty Oriana, who is eagerly awaiting her brother Beverly and his friend Arthur Wayne. As the chapter unfolds, tensions arise with Seth Rawbon, a sinister figure entangled in unwanted advances toward Oriana. The narrative also hints at deepening relationships between the characters, particularly the budding connection between Oriana and Arthur, who both seem burdened by the emerging civil disruptions. This opening portion draws readers into a world where personal desires clash with society's expectations, enticing them to uncover how these relationships will evolve against the backdrop of war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: American Literature 342230 2025-10-05T14:52:57.276633 text/html 324000 2024-10-28T19:32:50 text/html 212221 2025-10-05T14:53:04.485625 application/epub+zip 217833 2025-10-05T14:53:00.263668 application/epub+zip 204131 2025-10-05T14:52:59.108633 application/epub+zip 418565 2025-10-05T14:53:07.821600 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 391266 2025-10-05T14:53:03.767606 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 365321 2022-09-06T20:49:16.296457 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 319233 2025-10-05T14:52:56.364687 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 299457 2024-10-28T19:32:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16528 2025-10-05T14:53:07.946573 application/rdf+xml 15873 2025-10-05T14:52:59.609612 image/jpeg 3664 2025-10-05T14:52:59.355646 image/jpeg 207477 2025-10-05T14:52:57.303626 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia