"The White Rose of Memphis" by William C. (Clark) Falkner is a 19th-century tale that follows Captain Oliver Quitman and Samuel Brazzleman, two steamboat owners in Memphis, as they get ready for the first trip of their new steamboat, the "White Rose of Memphis". It shows an exploration of adventure and romance in the lively times of the Mississippi River through an amazing journey where they want to throw an awesome masquerade ball on board the boat that makes the trip more interesting as a mysterious queen captures everyone's attention. The story is set to explore social dynamics, the lives of romantic interests, and how these lives will affect the celebrations about the "White Rose", filling everyone with exciting emotions and feelings.
The White Rose of Memphis
By William C. (Clark) Falkner
Amidst the grand preparation for a steamboat's first voyage down the Mississippi River, a masquerade ball unfolds with romance and a mysterious queen.
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About the AuthorWilliam Clark Falkner was a military veteran, businessman, and author in northern Mississippi. He is most notable for the influence he had on the work of his great-grandson, author William Faulkner.
William Clark Falkner was a military veteran, businessman, and author in northern Mississippi. He is most notable for the influence he had on the work of his great-grandson, author William Faulkner.
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