The Immortelles

The Creoles #2

by Gilbert Morris, Lynn Morris

For her sixteenth birthday, Damita De Salvado receives a beautiful slave girl, Rissa, but mistreats her, revealing Damita's prejudice and hardening Rissa's heart. When her family experiences financial hardships, Damita grudgingly sells Rissa to a mysterious Christian doctor, Jefferson Whitman, who is Rissa's adopted brother. Now the tables have Rissa is a wealthy, free woman, while Damita's family struggles to keep the plantation. Will both women find the love and security they long for?

Genres: Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Historical, Romance, Fiction

272 pages, Paperback

First published February 19, 2004

About the author

also published under the name Gilbert L. Morris

Gilbert Morris was one of today's best-known Christian novelists. He lived in Gulf Shores, Alabama, with his wife, Johnnie. He is the father to Lynn Morris and Alan Morris

Series:
* Adventures of Kerrigan Kids
* American Century
* Appomattox Saga
* Barney Buck
* Bonnets and Bugles
* Cheney Duvall, M.D. (with Lynn Morris)
* Cheney and Shiloh: The Inheritance (with Lynn Morris)
* Chronicles of the Golden Frontier
* The Creole (with Lynn Morris)
* Danielle Ross Mystery
* Daystar Voyages
* Dixie Morris Animal Adventures
* Far Fields (with Robert Funderburk)
* House of Winslow
* Jacques and Cleo: Cat Detectives
* Katy Steele Adventures (with Alan Morris)
* Lady Trent Mystery
* Liberty Bell
* Lions of Judah
* Lone Star Legacy
* Omega (with Lynn Morris and Alan Morris)
* The Price of Liberty (with Robert Funderburk)
* Reno Western Saga
* Seven Sleepers
* Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles
* Singing River
* Spirit of Appalachia (with Aaron McCarver)
* Too Smart Jones
*

Reviews

[Grace DuBois · Rating 3 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading this book, it is not however one of my favorites.
For some reason of another I had a hard time getting myself to read it. Perhaps because I like science fiction more then romance.
All in all I would say it was pretty good.

[Alisan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Going into the book, I thought it would be focused on one character. Rather it is divided into four parts about four dynamic characters and their lives that are interwoven in the most interesting of ways. This book is saturated with historical information that I've gained a clearer picture of the people, the place, and the lifestyle of New Orleans at the beginning of the 19th century.

[Suz Bartos · Rating 3 out of 5]

Definitely had its exciting points and satisfying redemption arcs, but the ending felt too obvious and like you were just waiting for it, making other parts feel a bit forced. Still an enjoyable read and addition to the Creoles Series.

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I borrowed this book from my mother-in-law, who read it and enjoyed it. It's part of a series, but I think each book can probably stand on its own. This is the story of a Creole family in New Orleans in the early 1800's, and the story of a young slave girl that they buy. Here's the product review at stated at Amazon:

For her sixteenth birthday, Damita De Salvado receives a beautiful slave girl, Rissa, but mistreats her, revealing Damita's prejudice and hardening Rissa's heart. When her family experiences financial hardships, Damita grudgingly sells Rissa to a mysterious Christian doctor, Jefferson Whitman, who is Rissa's adopted brother. Now the tables have turned: Rissa is a wealthy, free woman, while Damita's family struggles to keep the plantation. Will both women find the love and security they long for?

It's sort of a Christian romance slash historical fiction, and I enjoyed both aspects. Easy, light and predictable, which is always something I enjoy reading. I don't think I'll read the others in the series though, unless my mother-in-law has them, as my local library does not.

[Erin McLaughlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gilbert Morris has done it again! This is a great book, although I wasn't too much of a fan of the characterization of his main character Damita Salvedo y Madriaga. Damita, a featured character in Morris' The Exiles, is now a young woman with aspirations of her own and a desire to own a slave. Damita begs her parents to buy her a slave, and when she gets what she wants, the girl is treated horribly. But Damita's views will change when tragedy strikes her family.

[Christin · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed this book. At first I wasn't sure if I'd get into it because Damita is sooo spoiled and selfish. Thankfully, it follows several characters and has a great redemptive story. It may have dragged a little the last 70 pages or so but I liked the characters enough to be glad I didn't have to say goodbye quite yet.

[Jami · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm excited to read this book since the first one in the series was so enjoyable.