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Simon the fiddler: : a novel, Paulette Jiles

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In March 1865, the long and bitter War between the States is winding down. Till now, twenty-three-year-old Simon Boudlin has evaded military duty thanks to his slight stature, youthful appearance, and utter lack of compunction about bending the truth. But following a barroom brawl in Victoria, Texas, Simon finds himself conscripted, however belatedly, into the Confederate Army. Luckily his talent with a fiddle gets him a comparatively easy position in a regimental band. Weeks later, on the eve of the Confederate surrender, Simon and his bandmates are called to play for officers and their families from both sides of the conflict. There the quick-thinking, audacious fiddler can't help but notice the lovely Doris Mary Dillon, an indentured girl from Ireland, who is governess to a Union colonel?s daughter. After the surrender, Simon and Doris go their separate ways. He will travel around Texas seeking fame and fortune as a musician. She must accompany the colonel's family to finish her three years of service. But Simon cannot forget the fair Irish maiden, and vows that someday he will find her again. -
Language
eng
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Edition
First edition.
Extent
341 pages
Isbn
9780062966742
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Simon the fiddler: : a novel
Title
Simon the fiddler:
Title remainder
a novel
Statement of responsibility
Paulette Jiles
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Author
Subject
Genre
Language
eng
Summary
In March 1865, the long and bitter War between the States is winding down. Till now, twenty-three-year-old Simon Boudlin has evaded military duty thanks to his slight stature, youthful appearance, and utter lack of compunction about bending the truth. But following a barroom brawl in Victoria, Texas, Simon finds himself conscripted, however belatedly, into the Confederate Army. Luckily his talent with a fiddle gets him a comparatively easy position in a regimental band. Weeks later, on the eve of the Confederate surrender, Simon and his bandmates are called to play for officers and their families from both sides of the conflict. There the quick-thinking, audacious fiddler can't help but notice the lovely Doris Mary Dillon, an indentured girl from Ireland, who is governess to a Union colonel?s daughter. After the surrender, Simon and Doris go their separate ways. He will travel around Texas seeking fame and fortune as a musician. She must accompany the colonel's family to finish her three years of service. But Simon cannot forget the fair Irish maiden, and vows that someday he will find her again. -
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1943-
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Jiles, Paulette
Dewey number
813/.54
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
LC call number
PR9199.3.J54
LC item number
S56 2020
Literary form
fiction
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  • Fiddlers
  • Soldiers
  • Indentured servants
  • Texas
  • United States
Label
Simon the fiddler: : a novel, Paulette Jiles
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volume
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rdacarrier
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text
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rdacontent
Control code
bl2020008530
Dimensions
22 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
341 pages
Isbn
9780062966742
Lccn
bl2020008530
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
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illustration
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Simon the fiddler: : a novel, Paulette Jiles
Publication
Carrier category
volume
Carrier MARC source
rdacarrier
Content category
text
Content type MARC source
rdacontent
Control code
bl2020008530
Dimensions
22 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
341 pages
Isbn
9780062966742
Lccn
bl2020008530
Media category
unmediated
Media MARC source
rdamedia
Other physical details
illustration

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