The Grandissimes is probably the most famous novel of Cable George Washington. It is a historical novel narrating about the life in New Orleans, different people who live there and the relationship between them. The novel is quite complicated and contains a great number of sub-plots which are related to the members of the Grandissime family who belong to different races and social groups. The first chapter of the novel describes the meeting of Honoré Grandissime who was a descendant of a rich and powerful family living in New Orleans, with Joseph Frowenfeld, a poor man from Philadelphia whose family died of yellow fever. They get close and talk a lot on various topics, especially about the possible end of slavery. Honoré cannot decide who is right: Joseph who supports social reforms or his uncle Agricola Fusilier who has racist believes and supported the foundation of slavery. Then he understands that in his family there are many mysteries and disputes. He tries to find out more about the history of his family. Besides, he falls in love with a lonely widow Aurora Nancanou whose husband was killed by Agricola because of the gambling quarrel. The story continues and get more complicated and even philosophical. The novel is recommended for all readers interested in history and relationship between people with different views on life.