Agnes Graham was serialized in 1863 in the Southern Literary Messenger and was published in book form in 1869. Lucia Dare was published in 1867, Athalie in 1872, and Panola in 1877. Two other novels, Vivacious Castine and The Vivians were written for the Church Intellegencer and were never published in book form. Her finest work was a biography of Governor Henry W. Allen of Louisiana, a close friend of the Dorseys. This book, published in 1866 bears the title Reflections of Henry W. Allen.

Sarah Dorsey spent less than six years at Beauvoir, selling the property to Jefferson Davis on
February 19, 1879.

Her books below may be ordered thru Ritz Publications.

Lucia Dare, by Sarah Ann Ellis Dorsey 425 page novel published in 1867, right after the Civil War, hardbound, burgundy cover, gold stamped, printed on linen paper, a rare book that has been out of print over 137 years is now available for $79.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling charges.

Agnes Graham, Novel by Sarah Ann Ellis Dorsey, first published in1869, 355 page, hardbound, burgundy, leather like cover, printed on linen paper, and is available for $79.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling charges.

Athalie, 180 page novel by Sarah Ann Ellis Dorsey, first published in 1872 and is now available for $79.95 plus $5.00 shipping and handling charges.

Recollections of Henry Watkins Allen, By Sarah Ann Ellis Dorsey 425 pages, Burgundy, leather-like cover, gold-stamped, printed on beige linen paper, limited edition. This book was first published in 1866, just right after the Civil War. Henry Watkins Allen was ex-governor of Louisiana and Brigidier-General, Confederate Army. The book has been out of print for 138 years. This is a beautiful book, depicting the life and times of Governor Henry Watkins Allen and his long-time friend Sarah Ann Ellis Dorsey who penned his memoirs. The book is available for $79.95 plus $5.00 shipping charges.

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