The Grandissimes

<p><b>A prosperous New Orleans family led by Honor�� Grandissime is faced with a moral and financial dilemma that could threaten the livelihood of future generations.</b> The old guard is confronted by new thinkers opposing their way of life and actively seeking change.</p><p>Honor�� Grandissime is the patriarch of a French Creole family consisting of a half-brother who is mixed race and an uncle who is white. When a young man named Joseph Frowenfeld visits the Grandissimes his abolitionist views cause friction among the elders. The uncle sees slavery as a necessity that allows them to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. In the heightened political climate this conflict forces personal relationships and alliances to come to ahead.</p> <p><i>The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life</i> gives an authentic look at the complex history of the American South. It highlights the insidiousness of the caste system and its impact on mixed-race families. The author details its destructive nature and lasting impact. </p> <p>With an eye-catching new cover and professionally typeset manuscript this edition of <i>The Grandissimes: A Story of Creole Life</i> is both modern and readable.</p> <p>Since our inception in 2020 <b>Mint Editions</b> has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.</p> <p>With thousands of titles in our collection we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.</p>