{"product_id":"book-ms56","title":"Désirée’s Baby","description":"\u003cp\u003eA graceful Southern plantation bathed in soft sunlight. In the foreground, a young woman in 19th-century dress holds a baby close to her chest, her expression both tender and troubled. Behind her, an imposing mansion looms, framed by Spanish moss and towering oaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDésirée’s Baby\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eKate Chopin\u003c\/strong\u003e is a powerful and poignant short story that explores themes of identity, race, motherhood, and societal expectation in the Antebellum American South. First published in \u003cstrong\u003e1893\u003c\/strong\u003e, this literary classic weaves emotional depth and social commentary into a gripping tale of love, prejudice, and tragic irony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSet on a Louisiana plantation, the story follows Désirée, a young woman of unknown heritage, who is adopted by a wealthy family and later marries the aristocratic Armand Aubigny. But when their newborn baby’s skin tone raises questions about its ancestry, Armand’s affections vanish, and Désirée’s world begins to unravel—leading to a heart-wrenching and unforgettable conclusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis full audiobook brings Chopin’s eloquent and emotionally charged prose to life with a tender, thoughtful narration. A must-listen for fans of \u003cstrong\u003eAmerican literature\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eSouthern Gothic\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eshort fiction that challenges norms with quiet power\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Findaway World, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49794715713840,"sku":"BDms56","price":0.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/725727-ms56-Square.jpg?v=1746882404","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-ms56","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}