The Last Penacook: A Tale of Provincial Times delivers a stirring frontier drama of courage, community, and mystery by the sea. Set beside a quiet coast, this tale follows a simple hunter’s family as strangers arrive in a time of need. When a wrecked ship leaves a frightened child in their care, unlikely bonds form between a wary hunter, his devoted wife, a pale child in need, and a silent guardian from the forest. The story threads together hardship, kindness, and a growing sense that danger and hope can share the same shore.
- Witness a rugged, rural world where survival depends on resourceful living, steadfast values, and help from unlikely allies.
- Experience intimate scenes of family devotion, village curiosity, and the slow uncovering of a larger mystery surrounding the visitors.
- Meet a colorful cast—from Than and Debby to the forest’s quiet watcher, Catamount—as they navigate illness, fear, and newfound friendship.
- Follow the early seeds of loyalty, resilience, and community that shape the course of a small coastal settlement.
Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with warmth, suspense, and a touch of the unknown, grounded in a vivid, old-time atmosphere.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Than, a kind-hearted man who lived in a small hut with his wife and children. Their peaceful lives are disrupted when Than gets into a fight to defend a friend's property from a bully by the name of Humphrey Dugan. Fearing Duganâs wrath, the family is forced to leave their home to live in hiding, deep within the New Hampshire wilderness. Than's courage and kindness are tested as he establishes a new life for his family, while the mystery surrounding their youngest daughter, Winnie, deepens as she grows older. 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 9781330909515_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-9781330909515
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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-9781330909515
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)