Windswept
Chapter One
The Journal of Mary Maude Davis Jamison
Windswept Plantation
St. Gregoryville, Louisiana
June 1, 1830
A warm summer day with no rain.
My name is Mary Maude Davis Jamison and this is my journal, a present from my
beloved husband, Edgar. He tells me it is customary for plantation masters and
mistresses to keep written accounts of the events occurring on their property. I am
looking forward to recording my life so our children and grandchildren will know of us
and our perfect love.
I shall begin by describing myself and Edgar.
I am nineteen years old and have been married to Edgar John Jamison since
April 1, 1830. I am slender, of medium height, with black hair and blue eyes. I have
never considered myself to be pretty-never, that is, until Edgar taught me how to see
myself through his eyes.
Edgar is a tall, handsome man, twenty-eight years of age with dark brown hair
and hazel eyes. The blade of his nose has a small hook, but instead of detracting from his
beauty, it only enhances his attractiveness-at least to me.
The first time I met him at a party ... read full excerpt from Windswept ebook
