![]() ![]() ![]() To her parents, they will never be more than servants. To Bezellia, Maizelle and Nathaniel are cherished family members. For as long as she can remember, she's been raised by Maizelle, the nanny, and Nathaniel, the handyman. Her father, who spends long hours at work, is distant and inaccessible. Her mother hides her drinking but her alcoholism is hardly a secret. Though she leads a life of privilege, being a Grove is far from easy. ![]() But Bezellia refuses all nicknames and dreams that one day she, too, will be remembered for her original namesake's courage and passion. The others in the long line of Bezellias shortened the ancestral name to Bee, Zee or Zell. That means speaking fluent French, dancing at cotillions with boys from other important families, and mastering the art of the perfect smile.Īlso looming large is her given name Bezellia, which has been passed down for generations to the first daughter born to the eldest Grove. As a Grove, she belongs to one of city's most prominent families and is expected to embrace her position in high society. Nobody in Nashville has a bigger name to live up to than Bezellia Grove. ![]()
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