Lazarre is a novel written by Mary Hartwell Catherwood. The story revolves around a young girl named Isabel who is sent to live with her aunt in New Orleans after the death of her parents. Isabel is initially unhappy with her new life, but soon becomes fascinated by the history and culture of the city. She becomes particularly interested in the story of Lazarre, a legendary figure who is said to have been a pirate, a soldier, and a lover. As Isabel delves deeper into the mystery of Lazarre, she begins to uncover secrets about her own family's past. The novel is a blend of historical fiction and romance, set against the backdrop of 19th century New Orleans. It explores themes of love, loss, and the search for identity.1901. The book begins: My name is Eagle, said the little girl. The boy said nothing. My name is Eagle, she repeated. Eagle de Ferrier. What is your name? Still the boy said nothing. She looked at him surprised, but checked her displeasure. He was about nine years old, while she was less than seven. By the dim light which sifted through the top of St. Bat's Church he did not appear sullen. He sat on the flagstones as if dazed and stupefied, facing a blacksmith's forge, which for many generations had occupied the north transept. A smith and some apprentices hammered measures that echoed with multiplied volume from the Norman roof; and the crimson fire made a spot vivid as blood.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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