The Indigo Girl

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An incredible story of dangerous and hidden friendships, ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice.The year is 1739 Eliza Lucas is sixteen years old when her father leaves her in charge of their family s three plantations in rural South Carolina and then proceeds to bleed the estates dry in pursuit of his military ambitions Tensions with the British, and with the Spanish in Florida, just a short way down the coast, are rising, and slaves are starting to become restless Her mother wants nothing than for their South Carolina endeavor to fail so they can go back to England Soon her family is in danger of losing everything.Upon hearing how much the French pay for indigo dye, Eliza believes it s the key to their salvation But everyone tells her it s impossible, and no one will share the secret to making it Thwarted at nearly every turn, even by her own family, Eliza finds that her only allies are an aging horticulturalist, an older and married gentleman lawyer, and a slave with whom she strikes a dangerous deal teach her the intricate thousand year old secret process of making indigo dye and in return against the laws of the day she will teach the slaves to read.So begins an incredible story of love, dangerous and hidden friendships, ambition, betrayal, and sacrifice.Based on historical documents, including Eliza s letters, this is a historical fiction account of how a teenage girl produced indigo dye, which became one of the largest exports out of South Carolina, an export that laid the foundation for the incredible wealth of several Southern families who still live on today Although largely overlooked by historians, the accomplishments of Eliza Lucas influenced the course of US history When she passed away in 1793, President George Washington served as a pallbearer at her funeral.This book is set between 1739 and 1744, with romance, intrigue, forbidden friendships, and political and financial threats weaving together to form the story of a remarkable young woman whose actions were before their time the story of the indigo girl. New Download [ The Indigo Girl ] Author [ Natasha Boyd ] For Kindle ePUB or eBook – kino-fada.fr 4 starsIf I didn t know that this was based on a true story, a real person in our history, I would have found it to be pretty unrealistic that in the 1730 s, a British man would leave his sixteen year old daughter in charge of his plantations when he leaves South Carolina for Antigua to further his military career There are several things that I really liked about this book While this is a fictionalized account of the life of Eliza Lucas, it not only appears to be well researched, but excerpt 4 starsIf I didn t know that this was based on a true story, a real person in our history, I would have found it to be pretty unrealistic that in the 1730 s, a British man would leave his sixteen year old daughter in charge of his plantations when he leaves South Carolina for Antigua to further his military career There are several...I Love Reading accounts of strong women from history and The Indigo Girl is a powerful well written historical fiction story based on the life of Eliza Lucas a 16 years old girl who in 1739 takes over the running of her fathers plantations in rural South Carolina after he mortgages them in order to raise funds in pursuit of his military ambitions Hearing how much French pay for Indigo dye Eliza believes its the key to her families salivation I happened upon this one by chance while browsing a I Love Reading accounts of strong women from history and The Indigo Girl is a powerful well written historical fiction story based on the life of Eliza Lucas a 16 years old girl who in 1739 takes over the running of her fathers plantations in rural South Carolina after he mortgages them in order to raise funds in pursuit of his military ambitions Hearing how much French pay for Indigo dye Eliza believes its the key to her families salivation I happened upon this one by chance while browsing audible and had no idea who Eliza was or anything about the Indigo process but was curious when I read that book was based on historical documents and Eliza Lucas s own letters and what an interesting and educational read this was Thi...Sixteen year old Eliza Lucas has acquired an unexpected vocation Living in South Carolina in the 18th Century, she must oversee the running of the Lucas family plantations including three tracts of land Each plantation is run by a manager who oversees slaves as they work to plant and harvest crops in order to turn...NOW AVAILABLE1739The Negroes were singing.Light danced over the dark, inky ocean, and I blinked my eyes awake.No ocean.Just the faint blue of a breaking day casting over the white walls of my bedchamber.A dream still clung damp to my bones Always the same since I was a child Sometimes threatening Sometimes euphoric Breathing in deeply, I fancied the day held the weight of destinyThus begins Natasha ...5 fantastic reading stars I received this ARC from Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Eliza Lucas is just sixteen years old when her father leaves her in charge of their plantations in rural South Carolina The year was 1730 when there were both Indian and slave uprisings Her father returns to Antigua and has great military ambitions also wishing to become the governor of Antigua He mortgages these plantations, unbeknownst to Eliza, because he is in 5 fantastic reading stars I received this ARC from Blackstone Publishing and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review Eliza Lucas is just sixteen years old when her father leaves her in charge of their plantations in rural South Carolina The year was 1730 when there were both Indian and slave uprisings Her father returns to Antigua and has great military ambitions also wishing to become the governor of Antigua He mortgages these plantations, unbeknownst to Eliza, because he is in need of money Eliza, a strong willed brilliant daughter, resolves to make the plantation ...IT S LIVE TODAYArc provided by Blackstone Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest reviewI can t believe I was granted an arc for Natasha Boyd s new novel She is one of my favorite authors Happy dancing For Readathon 2017 36 52In the category A book in which the protagonist is a historical person REVIEW OF 07 08 20174,5 stars I thoroughly enjoyed this story Natasha Boyd s magical pen has worked miracles again and in a brand new gender for her She managed to merge historic IT S LIVE TODAYArc provided by Blackstone Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest reviewI can t believe I was granted an arc for Natasha Boyd s new novel She is one of my favorite authors Happy dancing For Readathon 2017 36 52In the category ...3.5 stars rounded up to 4 because of the research I ended up liking this bookthan I thought I would midway through It is a fictionalized account of the early efforts of Eliza Lucas to grow the first Indigo crop in SC, after being left in charge of her father s three plantations here when he returns to Antigua She disdains marriage, and works hard to succeed at making the plantations successful After a lot of trial and error and much help from slaves and neighbors, she does finally prod 3.5 stars rounded up to 4 because of the research I ended up liking this bookthan I thought I would midway through It is a fictionalized account of the early efforts of Eliza Lucas to grow the first Indigo crop in SC, after being left in charge of her father s three plantations here when he returns to Antigua She disdains marriage, and works hard to succeed at making the plantations successful After a lot of trial and error and much help from slaves and neighbors, she does finally produce a small production of superior Indigo, which becomes the forerunner of one of the backbones of South Carolina s early econ...Title The Indigo GirlSeries StandaloneAuthor Natasha BoydRelease date October 3, 2017Cliffhanger NoHEA view spoiler Yes hide spoiler Lately, I ve been searching for books that are outside the contemporary romance sphere Has it been because I ve read the same thing too many times, or are original plots about unique characters genuinely becomingscarce I can t say Here s one thing I can say with certainty The Indigo Girl is special and it deserves to be voraciously devoured and ap Title The Indigo GirlSeries Standal...OMG YOU GUYSSSSS Have you ever read a book out of your normal comfort zone Like one that isn t remotely what you would normally read but you ended up LOVING IT all the same It was so unlike me, but yet, it was me Something was unfurling within me from behind the fear of societal expectations Something true and deep A part of my soul I d always known was there but never acknowledged I knew I d never completely stop playing the role assigned to me in this life, but I would never ever OMG YOU GUYSSSSS Have you ever read a book o...3.5 Stars, rounded down.In the modern day world where women feel liberated and equal, I wonder how many could take on the running of three plantations and assume the responsibility of dozens of people at the age of sixteen That is what Eliza Lucas did in 1740s South Carolina, and in the process she cultivated the crop that saved the colony, indigo.I loved the historical aspects of this novel There was so much that was genuine, including the excerpts from Eliza Lucas actual letters On the fli 3.5 Stars, rounded down.In the modern day world where women feel liberated and equal, I wonder how many could take on the running of three plantations and assume the responsibility of dozens o...

The Indigo Girl
  • English
  • 07 March 2018
  • Hardcover
  • 343 pages
  • 1455137111
  • Natasha Boyd
  • The Indigo Girl