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Rosedew

This is the plantation where Suzette is raised as a slave.

Bayou Derbanne

This is the name of the body of water near Rosedew, obviously named for the owners of the land.

Bordeaux, France

This is where Eugene Daurat is from.

St. Augustine

This is where many of the freed blacks go to worship and where Suzette sometimes meets up with her godmother.

Natchitoches Chronicle

This is the newspaper where the sale of Rosedew is advertised.

Glimpsing

This is a type of a vision described by Philomene.

Lost Oak Plantation

This is where Elisabeth was parted from her children.

Cloutierville

This is where Suzette attends a party given by Doralise.

Cornfine Bayou

This is where Emily is moved with her children after Joseph marries Lola.

Colfax

This is where Emily goes "to town" to do some shopping.

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