Blood on the Moon: A Novel of Old Florida
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Abstract
**Warning: Some of the language or characterizations in this book represent the time period in which the book takes place, and are no longer considered acceptable.**
**Warning: Some readers may find certain scenes in this book disturbing.**
In this fictionalized account of the marriage between French "royalty" and American "royalty," Jenny Washington, grand-niece of President George Washington, thinks she has it made when she becomes wife to Prince Achille Murat. Despite her humble beginnings, a doting, wealthy husband is the prize for her struggles. However, everything changes when she discovers another woman, his morganatic (illegal) wife, Ophelia, a slave. Will these women find conflict or resolution in the journey towards their true desires - possession of the man they both jealously love?
Other historical personages in this book include, but are not limited to: members of the Napoleon-Murat extended family, John Bulow, Generals Clinch and Jessup, Indian Agent John Thompson, Osceola (who was dead by 1848), Coacoochee as the author has set events from the Second Seminole War at a later time.
Local locations visited or mentioned include, but are not limited to the St. Johns River, and Lipona Plantation near Moultrie Creek (this is an error, Lipona was Murat's plantation near Tallahassee; Parthenope was the name he gave his St. Johns County plantation on Moses Creek, not Moultrie Creek).
**Warning: Some readers may find certain scenes in this book disturbing.**
In this fictionalized account of the marriage between French "royalty" and American "royalty," Jenny Washington, grand-niece of President George Washington, thinks she has it made when she becomes wife to Prince Achille Murat. Despite her humble beginnings, a doting, wealthy husband is the prize for her struggles. However, everything changes when she discovers another woman, his morganatic (illegal) wife, Ophelia, a slave. Will these women find conflict or resolution in the journey towards their true desires - possession of the man they both jealously love?
Other historical personages in this book include, but are not limited to: members of the Napoleon-Murat extended family, John Bulow, Generals Clinch and Jessup, Indian Agent John Thompson, Osceola (who was dead by 1848), Coacoochee as the author has set events from the Second Seminole War at a later time.
Local locations visited or mentioned include, but are not limited to the St. Johns River, and Lipona Plantation near Moultrie Creek (this is an error, Lipona was Murat's plantation near Tallahassee; Parthenope was the name he gave his St. Johns County plantation on Moses Creek, not Moultrie Creek).
Identifier
PS3557 .L352 B57 1990
Access Rights
This item is part of the Circulating Collection and can be checked out with a valid Flagler ID. Non-Flagler affiliates will need to request this book through their local library's Inter-Library Loan program.
Creator
Title
Blood on the Moon: A Novel of Old Florida
Contributor
Larry Smith, graphic artist
Publisher
Brooklyn, OH: Quality Publications
Format
Paperback book
Language
English
Audience
Subject
Historical
Race Relations
Romance
Race Relations
Romance
Coverage
Statehood to 1887
Accrual Method
Donated
Provenance
This is part of the Mr. Samuel Proctor Collection.
~ Professor from University of Florida, no relation to Flagler College's Dr. William L. Proctor, Chancellor Emeritus
~ Professor from University of Florida, no relation to Flagler College's Dr. William L. Proctor, Chancellor Emeritus
References
McCarthy, Kevin. M. The Book Lover’s Guide to Florida. 1st ed. Sarasota, FL: Pineapple Press, 1992.
Bibliographic Citation
Glassman, Steve. Blood on the Moon: A Novel of Old Florida. Brooklyn, OH: Quality Publications, 1990.
Collection
Citation
Steve Glassman, “Blood on the Moon: A Novel of Old Florida,” St. Augustine Fiction, accessed June 22, 2025, https://staugustinefiction.omeka.net/items/show/213.