A Gentleman from Mississippi

Set against the humid splendor of a Mississippi plantation, the story opens with Congressman Charles Norton riding through the Langdon estate, where cotton fields stretch like ribbons of snow beneath the sun. The Langdons, a family steeped in military and civic service, have just secured a Senate seat for Colonel William H. Langdon, and Norton sees both political promise and a chance to win the heart of the Colonel’s eldest daughter, Carolina. A conversation with the newly appointed manager, Randolph Langdon, hints at the larger battles ahead—those fought in Washington’s corridors where honest men clash with the hidden hands of political machines.

Through crisp dialogue and vivid scenery, the novel captures the clash between idealism and corruption, showing how personal ambition, family loyalty, and love can become entangled with the relentless pull of power. Listeners will find a portrait of Southern grace and a glimpse into the early 20th‑century struggle to keep integrity alive in a world of bribery and intrigue.