Juliette Ascending is a story that takes place following the Civil War. Slaves were freed but women were not.
This story deals with hard issues such as racism, prejudice and the oppression of women.
R. Poole-Carter does a marvelous job taking us back in history to a time that was very different from today.
Young adults will not only enjoy the story of Juliette Ascending, but will be given a lesson in history
as well.
Juliette Carondel lives in the French sector of New Orleans in a walled and gated house, its beauty hidden
from any passersby. Only at night is she able to slip out unchaperoned, onto the balcony overlooking the street,
giving her a glimpse of the world beyond the iron railing.
She has led a sheltered life and been educated in a strict convent school. She was also schooled in the duty
that one day she must marry well for the security money and social position bring.
Her father has chosen Pierre Revon, this cruel stranger twice Juliette's age, as her suitor. Her father has
bargained with Pierre Revon as though Juliette were a piece of art at auction to be sold to the highest bidder.
On the brink of marriage to this wealthy landowner, Juliette meets and falls in love with Private Roland
Montgomery of the United States Army. If she is to marry a stranger, why not the stranger of her own choosing?
Juliette secretly marries Roland, believing that in time her family will accept this Northerner. Tragedy
strikes her family and Roland is blamed. She is now in a very awkward position. There is no way her family will
accept Roland now.
Taking advantage of the family’s tragedy, Pierre Revon moves up the wedding day and insists on marrying
Juliette the next day. However, Juliette is already secretly married and is forced to take drastic measures and
to follow through with a very dangerous plan to be with the man of her choosing.