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Lydia Bailey is a 1952 American historical adventure film directed by Jean Negulesco and starring Dale Robertson, Anne Francis and Charles Korvin. It was made by 20th Century Fox and based on the 1947 novel of the same name by Kenneth Roberts.
Lydia Bailey: Directed by Jean Negulesco. With Dale Robertson, Anne Francis, Charles Korvin, William Marshall. In 1802, during Haiti's struggle for independence from Napoleonic France, an American lawyer seeks a client's daughter living on the revolution-torn island.
Lydia Bailey (1947) is an historical novel by American writer Kenneth Roberts. It spent twelve weeks at the top of the list of The New York Times Fiction Best Sellers of 1947.
Dec 5, 2008 · Lydia Bailey. Kenneth Roberts. 4.13. 466 ratings54 reviews. A fascinating, thoroughly researched historical novel of Haiti and Africa, and the early United States, outlining Haitians battle for freedom seen through the eyes of one man.
In 1802, Baltimore lawyer Albion Hamlin travels to Cap François, Haiti, to obtain the signature of Lydia Bailey, whose late father left his large estate to the United States government. Despite being cautioned that Haiti is in turmoil due to the current political climate, Albion is excited about his adventure.
About Lydia Bailey. A fascinating, thoroughly researched historical novel of Haiti and Africa, and the early United States, outlining Haitians battle for freedom seen through the eyes of one man.
Lydia Bailey. Hardcover – January 1, 1947. A fascinating, thoroughly researched historical novel of Haiti and Africa, and the early United States, outlining Haitians battle for freedom seen through the eyes of one man.
- Kenneth Roberts
In a whirlwind of action, Hamlin is jailed, then escapes to Haiti in search of his client's daughter, Lydia Bailey, with whom he has fallen in love simply by gazing at her portrait. Roberts is known for his historical accuracy, so this should please fans of the genre.
Set against the turbulent backdrop of the early 19th century, 'Lydia Bailey' is a seminal work by Kenneth Roberts, vividly encapsulating the spirit of an era marked by revolution and war.
In a whirlwind of action, Hamlin is jailed, then escapes to Haiti in search of his client's daughter, Lydia Bailey, with whom he has fallen in love simply by gazing at...
