Belle meade mansion was built in 1853 by john hardings son, william giles harding. Throughout the 45minute guided tour of the greekrevival mansion, a century of the plantations history is told through the stories of the hardingjackson. Belle meade plantation is a 30 acre historic site famous in the 19th century for breeding thoroughbred. Author tamera alexander tours belle meade plantation. They have both seen enormous success, with the first novel of the belle meade plantation series, to whisper her name becoming a usa today bestseller and climbing to fifth place on amazon.
Long awaited, to win her favor, this second book of the belle meade plantation series, will forever be a standout in my mind. To whisper her name, to win her favor, to wager her heart, to mend a. What plantationmansion tour is the best if you only have time for one. Set against the real history of nashvilles belle meade plantation and the original fisk university jubilee singers ensemble, to wager her heart is a stirring love story about seeking justice and restoring honor at a time in american history when both were tenuous and hardwon. Belmont mansion belle meade plantation john junior bestselling author daughters authors jr two by two novels. Savannah is a secondary character in to win her favor, but she was such an endearing character. To wager her heart belle meade plantation novel by. They have both seen enormous success, with the first novel of the belle meade plantation series, to whisper her name becoming a usa today bestseller and climbing to fifth. We have cancelled all tours out of an abundance of caution given the health concerns of our guests, our staff and their families, and our local community. Set during the civil war at nashvilles historic belle meade plantation, tamera alexander portrays stories about enslavement and freedom, arrogance and humility, and the. To win her favor by tamera alexander a belle meade. Belle meade plantation nashville 2020 all you need to. The belle meade plantation was headquarters for confederate gen. The belle meade plantation novels are standalone novels meaning that each book is a complete story and can be read independent of the others.
As you read, keep close watch for characters from other series who just might make an appearance. Click to read more about to whisper her name a belle meade plantation novel by tamera alexander. Bestselling author tamera alexander shares the history and beauty of the belle meade plantation in nashville, tn, the setting for her novel to whisper her name. From bestselling author tamera alexander comes an exquisite historical novel set against the real history of belle meade plantation in nashville, tennessee. She began two more series, the belmont mansion novels and the belle meade plantation novels. The real belle meade plantation impeccable historical research woven with heartgripping fiction from usa today bestselling author tamera alexander, based on the real belle meade plantation in nashville, tennessee. Hardcover, large print 22220 mp3 cd 5162017 compact disc 5162017. Once the centerpiece of a 5,400acre plantation, the mansion at belle meade plantation is one of the finest examples of a victorianera southern estate. As of writing the series, alexander lives with her husband in nashville, tennessee, just a few miles from belmont mansion and belle meade plantation, the setting of her works. To win her favor a belle meade plantation novel book 2 kindle edition by alexander, tamera.
The belle meade plantation collection fantastic fiction. Available from another library quick copy view pub. But starting over proves harder than hed wagered, especially when the father of gifted horse. See the complete belle meade plantation series book list in order, box sets or omnibus editions, and companion titles. We recommend booking belle meade plantation tours ahead of time to secure your spot. To whisper her name belle meade plantation novels paperback by tamera alexander. Belle meade plantation was founded in 1807 by john harding, a prominent man in thoroughbred industry. To wager her heart was a great wrap up to the belle meade plantation novels. Our outdoor wedding space will be renovated in 2020 and transformed into a stunning garden with gorgeous landscaping, concrete paths, and stone bench seating, offering an ideal setting for a wedding ceremony.
This novel comes in all forms including ebook, and is 352 pages in length. To wager her heart by tamera alexander 2017, paperback at the. Although if you havent read the other books, dont worry, this one can be enjoyed as a stand alone novel. Usa today bestselling author tamera alexander shares the history and beauty of the belle meade plantation in nashville, tn, the setting for her inspirational novel to whisper her name. Belle meade plantation series by tamera alexander goodreads. To win her favor a belle meade plantation novel book 2. Tamera alexander, whose writing is beyond excellent, recounts the era immediately following the civil war,when prejudice against africanamericans and irish was strong and considered acceptable in much of southern society. On the first day of the battle, union soldiers burned the rebel wagons parked at. To win her favor2015 by tamera alexander is the second novel in the belle meade plantation series. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Ive written the two threebook southern series the belmont mansion novels and the belle meade plantation novels to be read togeth.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading to win her favor a belle meade plantation novel book 2. To win her favor a belle meade plantation novel by. For the past few days, thats definitely been true, and i know because ive been the one haunting it. Set at nashvilles historic belle meade plantation, usatoday bestselling author tamera. This author always takes me right back in time and makes me feel as if i am really living in the time period that the book is written in. Belle meade plantation series, volumes by tamera alexander.
Fans of alexanders belle meade plantation novels will fall in love with this new installmentbut the real stars are the depth of research and the masterful attention to setting the perfect historical scene. Hes come to nashville for a fresh start, hoping to buy land and begin farming, all while determined to stay as far away from thoroughbred racing as possible. Belle meade plantation includes your back up wedding ceremony tent for april through october outdoor ceremonies. The belle meade plantation book series by tamera alexander includes books to whisper her name, to win her favor, to mend a dream. To whisper her name 1 by tamera alexander 2017, cd, unabridged at the best online prices at ebay. Meet, maggie linden, a gifted rider and cullen mcgrath, an irishman from england and a horse named, bourbon belle. Welcome to belle meade plantation to whisper her name, by. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. I often take documented historical eventssuch as parties, horse races, or catastrophic occurrencesand weave them into the fabric of my stories. From bestselling author tamera alexander comes an exquisite historical novel set against the real history of belle meade plantation in nashville, tennessee, that explores the struggles of real people of the postwar south and the journeys of a man and a woman scarred by betrayal. Cst on tuesday, march 17, 2020 due to the covid19 pandemic.
If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. An irishman far from home, cullen mcgrath left a once prosperous life in england because of a horse racing scandal that nearly ruined him. With a number of coastal communities in wilmington, nc its not easy to stand out. Belle meade plantation novels englewood public library. Belle meade plantation, featured on our nashville group.
The backdrop of the novelnashvilles history, the belle meade mansion, outbuildings of the estate, the family members, and most of the servants at belle meadeare from history. The story of belle meade comes alive, as our guides lead guests through the mansion and tell the exceptional and intimate stories of the various people that created belle meade plantation. See all 9 belle meade plantation tickets and tours on tripadvisor. See all 8 belle meade plantation tours on tripadvisor. A belle meade plantation novel 3 book series kindle edition. Over 950 5star amazon ratings on individual novel sale pages. To wager her heart a belle meade plantation novel book 3.
Tamera alexander has a series of historical novels, starting with to whisper her name 2012, that are set at belle meade plantation during and after the civil war, and combine fictional characters with historic figures, such as the owners of the plantation at the time and some of their documented slaves, by name. In to win her favor, we meet savannah darby, a dear friend of maggies. Belle meade plantation nashville all you need to know. A belle meade plantation novel by tamera alexander olivia aberdeen, destitute widow of a man shot as a traitor to the south, is shunned by proper society and gratefully accepts an invitation from aunt elizabeth harding, mistress of belle meade plantation. The setting of this novel, the belle meade plantation in nashville, tn, is a real antebellum estate that still welcomes visitors today. Belle meade plantation provides its residents amenities including. Belle meade plantation is a national leader among historic properties in the united states and we need only to look to the equine operations of the past to understand belle meades significance on the american scene.
A belle meade plantation novel book 2, but can be read as a stand alone. Ive written the two threebook southern series the belmont mansion novels and the belle meade plantation novels to be read together. From bestselling author tamera alexander comes an exquisite historical novel set against the real history of belle meade plantation in. Author tamera alexander tours belle meade plantation, setting of her novel to whisper her name book trailers. Set against the real history of nashvilles historic belle meade plantation, the most influential thoroughbred stud farm in americas history, to whisper her name. Alexander quickly found her niche in the three interconnected novel genre. A southern lady and an irishman, their attraction particularly, sizzles off.
Belle meade plantation is perfect for year round event and wedding planning. With fates bound by a shared tragedy, a reformed gambler from the colorado territory and a southern belle bent on. With a fulltime job and a fantastic fiveyear old at home, this novel took me three days to read. Belle meade is an old plantation south of nashville, tennessee. Head to belle meade plantation and learn all about its rich history. To whisper her name a belle meade plantation novel book 1. A belle meade plantation novel by tamera alexander overview a gifted rider in a world where ladies never race, maggie linden is determined that her horse will become a champion. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Today this magnificent plantation is a 30acre historic site that features guided tours of the 1853 greek revival mansion. However, belle meade plantation is one the communities to put on your list. Welcome to belle meade plantation to whisper her name. From bestselling author tamera alexander comes an exquisite historical novel set against the real history of belle meade plantation in nashville. Belle meades significance to the thoroughbred industry is held in very high regard among enthusiasts, even hundreds of years. But if youre planning to read them all, youre encouraged to read them in order. You dont have to wait for all three books in a particular series to release before reading the next series. The harding family, characters in to whisper her name, lived at belle meade in the 1800s and many of the events included in this novel were taken from their personal history and then fleshed out in my imagination. Please be advised that belle meade plantation and winery will be closed to the general public as of 12. Belle meade plantation can be crowded, so we recommend booking etickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Belle meade plantation is a large venue that accommodates up to 200 guests for weddings or events.
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