A stormy harbor town becomes the stage for a clash of faith, desire, and social pressure.
In a tense gathering, ministers, elders, and wary family members confront a young woman and a prodigal brother amid whispers that test loyalty and mercy. Two dramatic scenes unfold: public judgment inside a church, and private pain outside it, where love, race, and duty collide. The text centers on power, reputation, and the price of secrets, inviting readers to weigh forgiveness against social fire.
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Vendeur : ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, Etats-Unis
Paperback. Etat : Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. N° de réf. du vendeur G0243281560I4N00
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book explores the complex dynamics of family, faith, and societal change in early 19th-century America, as seen through the lens of a sea captain's return home. The story unfolds in Salem, Massachusetts, a town deeply rooted in Puritan traditions, and it follows the McQueston family as they grapple with the arrival of Nathaniel, a prodigal son who has amassed wealth through trade in the East Indies. Nathaniel returns with a Malay wife and children, defying the rigid social norms of the time and causing a dramatic rift within the family. The author skillfully captures the clash between the established religious order and the burgeoning entrepreneurial spirit of the era, as well as the tensions between tradition and change. Through the characters' struggles, the book examines themes of prejudice, acceptance, and the enduring power of family ties, ultimately revealing the complexities of navigating a world on the cusp of transformation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780243281565_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243281565
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780243281565
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)