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Staten Bay #1
Just Doll: book 1 of the Staten Bay Trilogy
part of the trilogy. book one of three
- GenresHistorical
220 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2004
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About the author
Janice Daugharty
92 books40 followersBack on Goodreads and back to writing, and hopefully publishing.
I need my fans, old and new, to boost my confidence, as I start over again.
The reason for my long absence can be chalked up to...well, life!
I have a large family and most live on our property, in South Georgia, Cow Creek Farm. No, we don't farm, and no, we no longer have cows. The name is derived from a creek called "Cow" that flows through our property.
OK, enough about me. I want to hear about you--what you're reading, maybe writing. Or just what you are doing nowadays.
Love, Janice
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November 20, 2012
3.5 Set in the south, years after the civil war, families who have managed to hang on to their land are struggling. At seventeen, Doll agrees to marry Daniel, who is wealthy and agrees to pay her families back taxes and support her mother and sister. From the beginning theirs is an adversarial relationship, and Doll is not your usual simpering southern belle. Hard work, worry and rough living as made Doll an original and she has no intention of becoming nothing but a man's possession. I haven't read very many books, set after the Civil War so I found this book and the many struggles still fought in the South very interesting. I also really liked the character of Doll and enjoyed all the ups and downs of her relationship with Daniel. This was an interesting book that I really enjoyed reading. Will definitely read more by this author.
February 16, 2016
Just Doll is a novel set in an impoverished area of southern Georgia in the 1800 19s. The main industry for inhabitants of this area is the extraction of turpentine from the surrounding woods.
Seventeen year old Doll Baxter lives with her widowed mother and sister on a mortgaged farm upon which they struggle to make a living. A very wealthy neighbor named Daniel Staten comes calling and proposes to Doll, but she refuses him. When Daniel offers to pay off the family mortgage and back taxes and support her mother and sister, Doll knows she cannot refuse. She gives Daniel a long list of conditions including having her own bedroom and the ability to return home whenever she wants. As time passes, Doll begins to fall in love with Daniel, but when she discovers his philanderer of the worst sort, cavorting with whores and mistresses, Doll leaves him, eventually demanding her own home to raise their children.
The author has done a commendable job in demonstrating the hardships faced by southern people after the Civil War. The novel touches upon racial issues, extreme poverty, and the plight of women. The story spans several decades and takes the reader through adversities faced by the couple. It is a peak into a time in history where there was true suffering and hardships faced.
A stunning narrative and compelling characters make this a fascinating read.
Seventeen year old Doll Baxter lives with her widowed mother and sister on a mortgaged farm upon which they struggle to make a living. A very wealthy neighbor named Daniel Staten comes calling and proposes to Doll, but she refuses him. When Daniel offers to pay off the family mortgage and back taxes and support her mother and sister, Doll knows she cannot refuse. She gives Daniel a long list of conditions including having her own bedroom and the ability to return home whenever she wants. As time passes, Doll begins to fall in love with Daniel, but when she discovers his philanderer of the worst sort, cavorting with whores and mistresses, Doll leaves him, eventually demanding her own home to raise their children.
The author has done a commendable job in demonstrating the hardships faced by southern people after the Civil War. The novel touches upon racial issues, extreme poverty, and the plight of women. The story spans several decades and takes the reader through adversities faced by the couple. It is a peak into a time in history where there was true suffering and hardships faced.
A stunning narrative and compelling characters make this a fascinating read.
June 13, 2013
By: Janice Daugharty
Published By: Hushion House Publishing
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Book Blog For: GMTA
Review:
"Just Doll" By Janice Daugharty was a well written historical fiction with a good plot along with a very strong heroine. The setting was from Georgia in the late 1800's. Doll Baxter is a seventeen year old who lives with her mother and sister and are having a hard time a just struggling to make a living. Daniel Staten who is a wealthy neighbor has proposed to Doll and she will refuse. When he offer to pay her family's mortgage and back taxes along with supporting her mother and sister...Doll gives this some thought and know she can't refuse. She come up with a list of conditions and marries...Now, I will stop here and say you must pick up "Just Doll" and get the reminder of this lovely story as Doll falls in love with Daniel only to find out ....well you can get it from the good read. This author did a good job at "demonstrating the hardships faced by southern people after the Civil War" and will touch of such issues of 'racial issues, extreme poverty, and the plight of women.' I found this a very interesting read and I would recommend this as a good read.
Published By: Hushion House Publishing
Age Recommended: Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Book Blog For: GMTA
Review:
"Just Doll" By Janice Daugharty was a well written historical fiction with a good plot along with a very strong heroine. The setting was from Georgia in the late 1800's. Doll Baxter is a seventeen year old who lives with her mother and sister and are having a hard time a just struggling to make a living. Daniel Staten who is a wealthy neighbor has proposed to Doll and she will refuse. When he offer to pay her family's mortgage and back taxes along with supporting her mother and sister...Doll gives this some thought and know she can't refuse. She come up with a list of conditions and marries...Now, I will stop here and say you must pick up "Just Doll" and get the reminder of this lovely story as Doll falls in love with Daniel only to find out ....well you can get it from the good read. This author did a good job at "demonstrating the hardships faced by southern people after the Civil War" and will touch of such issues of 'racial issues, extreme poverty, and the plight of women.' I found this a very interesting read and I would recommend this as a good read.
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