This delightful novel, set in the 19th century American South, tells the story of the Bouverie family and their quest for the secret of eternal youth. Mixing elements of romance, adventure, and mystery, the author weaves a compelling tale of love, greed, and ambition. With vivid characters and a fast-paced plot, this novel is a must-read for fans of historical fiction and adventure stories.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.