Ashes Of Empire

Ashes of Empire: A Romance by Robert W. Chambers is a historical fiction novel set in the aftermath of the American Civil War. The story follows the lives of two families, the Van Diemens and the Delmars, who are both struggling to rebuild their lives after the war. The Van Diemens are a wealthy family who have lost everything in the war, while the Delmars are a poor family who have managed to hold on to their land.The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption as the two families become intertwined in a complex web of relationships. The central character is a young woman named Sylvia Van Diemen, who is forced to marry a man she does not love in order to save her family’s fortune. Along the way, she falls in love with a man from the rival Delmar family, leading to a series of events that will change the course of both families’ lives forever.Throughout the novel, Chambers paints a vivid picture of life in the post-Civil War South, capturing the struggles and triumphs of a society grappling with the aftermath of a devastating conflict. He also explores the complex social and economic structures that shaped the region during this time, shedding light on the various forces that drove the region’s recovery and transformation.Overall, Ashes of Empire: A Romance is a powerful and engaging novel that offers a compelling portrait of life in the post-Civil War South. With its richly drawn characters, intricate plot, and evocative setting, it is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and anyone interested in the history of the American South.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.