To secure his place in the "caste-bound" New Orleans high society, Fox marries Odalie Arceneaux , a cold Creole aristocrat.
The story explores Fox's complex relationships with three women: his wife Odalie, her sister Aurore, and his Black mistress, Desiree. The Foxes of Harrow
The is the landmark 1946 debut novel by Frank Yerby , an African American author known for his "costume novels" that blended historical sweep with romantic intrigue. Set in 19th-century Louisiana, the story chronicles the rise and fall of a plantation dynasty from 1825 through the end of the American Civil War. Plot Overview To secure his place in the "caste-bound" New