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The First Lady of Tennessee
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The First Lady of Tennessee

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In the heart of 19th-century America, Eliza Allen's life is anything but her own. Born into a family bound by tradition, her marriage to the ambitious and charismatic Sam Houston-Governor of Tennessee-is not one of love but of duty. Torn between her mother's aspirations for her and the growing pressure of being a political figure's wife, Eliza finds herself caught in a life she never chose.

As Sam's influence spreads across the state, Eliza grapples with the suffocating expectations placed on her. Her quiet world begins to shift when she meets Elmore, a humble fiddler whose presence stirs something deep within her-a longing for something more. Torn between the life she is expected to lead and the life she yearns for, Eliza must face the hardest choice of all: remain the dutiful wife of a legend, or pursue her own happiness, regardless of the consequences.

The First Lady of Tennessee tells the compelling story of a woman who must reconcile duty with desire, tradition with independence, and love with ambition. In a world dominated by powerful men, Eliza must decide whether to live in their shadows-or step into the light and carve her own path.

Will she choose the future laid out for her, or the life she's always wanted but never dared to dream?

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Southern Ghost Stories
Date
23 June 2025
Pages
186
ISBN
9798998814617

This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.

In the heart of 19th-century America, Eliza Allen's life is anything but her own. Born into a family bound by tradition, her marriage to the ambitious and charismatic Sam Houston-Governor of Tennessee-is not one of love but of duty. Torn between her mother's aspirations for her and the growing pressure of being a political figure's wife, Eliza finds herself caught in a life she never chose.

As Sam's influence spreads across the state, Eliza grapples with the suffocating expectations placed on her. Her quiet world begins to shift when she meets Elmore, a humble fiddler whose presence stirs something deep within her-a longing for something more. Torn between the life she is expected to lead and the life she yearns for, Eliza must face the hardest choice of all: remain the dutiful wife of a legend, or pursue her own happiness, regardless of the consequences.

The First Lady of Tennessee tells the compelling story of a woman who must reconcile duty with desire, tradition with independence, and love with ambition. In a world dominated by powerful men, Eliza must decide whether to live in their shadows-or step into the light and carve her own path.

Will she choose the future laid out for her, or the life she's always wanted but never dared to dream?

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Format
Paperback
Publisher
Southern Ghost Stories
Date
23 June 2025
Pages
186
ISBN
9798998814617