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Discover the captivating narrative of *Tooth of the Covenant*, a remarkable novel that intertwines history and morality in an unforgettable tale. Written by acclaimed author Norman Lock, this trade paperback edition (ISBN: 9781942658832) delves into the shadows of 1692 during the infamous Salem witch trials. In this profound historical fiction, Lock explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the permanence of our choices through his fictional protagonist, Isaac Page.
As Isaac journeys back in time to save Bridget Bishop, the first witch to be executed, he dons the spectacles of the unrepentant judge, John Hathorne, and confronts the transformation of his own worldview. Ultimately, he finds that his own existence is at stake, prompting readers to ponder the nature of truth and morality.
This eighth instalment in *The American Novels* series is not only a thrilling story but also a thoughtful exploration of the depths of storytelling and the influence of our past on present choices. With eloquent prose and rich historical details, Lock invites readers to engage with America's complex spirit, from its triumphs to its moral failures. Get your copy today and immerse yourself in a narrative that shimmers with beautiful language and poignant insight, as celebrated by NPR and The Washington Post.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. Year: 2021. Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781942658832
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Description:
Best known for his novel The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne was burdened by familial shame, which began with his great-great-grandfather John Hathorne, the infamously unrepentant Salem witch trial judge. In this, the eighth stand-alone book in The American Novels series, we witness Hawthorne writing a tale entitled Tooth of the Covenant, in which he sends his fictional surrogate, Isaac Page, back to the year 1692 to save Bridget Bishop, the first person executed for witchcraft, and rescue the other victims from execution. But when Page puts on Hathorne’s spectacles, his worldview is transformed and he loses his resolve. As he battles his conscience, he finds that it is his own life hanging in the balance.
An ingenious and profound investigation into the very notion of universal truth and morality, Tooth of the Covenant probes storytelling’s depths to raise history’s dead and assuage the persistent ghost of guilt.
'[Norman Lock’s fiction] shimmers with glorious language, fluid rhythms, and complex insights.' — NPR
'[A] dazzling series...Lock’s supple, elegantly plain-spoken prose captures the generosity of the American spirit in addition to its moral failures, and his passionate engagement with our literary heritage evinces pride in its unique character.' —Washington Post
'Splendid....Lock masters the interplay between nineteenth-century Hawthorne and his fictional surrogate, Isaac, as he travels through Puritan New England. The historical details are immersive and meticulous.' —Foreword Reviews
As Isaac journeys back in time to save Bridget Bishop, the first witch to be executed, he dons the spectacles of the unrepentant judge, John Hathorne, and confronts the transformation of his own worldview. Ultimately, he finds that his own existence is at stake, prompting readers to ponder the nature of truth and morality.
This eighth instalment in *The American Novels* series is not only a thrilling story but also a thoughtful exploration of the depths of storytelling and the influence of our past on present choices. With eloquent prose and rich historical details, Lock invites readers to engage with America's complex spirit, from its triumphs to its moral failures. Get your copy today and immerse yourself in a narrative that shimmers with beautiful language and poignant insight, as celebrated by NPR and The Washington Post.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Condition: BRAND NEW. Year: 2021. Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781942658832
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Bellevue Literary Press
Description:
Best known for his novel The Scarlet Letter, Nathaniel Hawthorne was burdened by familial shame, which began with his great-great-grandfather John Hathorne, the infamously unrepentant Salem witch trial judge. In this, the eighth stand-alone book in The American Novels series, we witness Hawthorne writing a tale entitled Tooth of the Covenant, in which he sends his fictional surrogate, Isaac Page, back to the year 1692 to save Bridget Bishop, the first person executed for witchcraft, and rescue the other victims from execution. But when Page puts on Hathorne’s spectacles, his worldview is transformed and he loses his resolve. As he battles his conscience, he finds that it is his own life hanging in the balance.
An ingenious and profound investigation into the very notion of universal truth and morality, Tooth of the Covenant probes storytelling’s depths to raise history’s dead and assuage the persistent ghost of guilt.
'[Norman Lock’s fiction] shimmers with glorious language, fluid rhythms, and complex insights.' — NPR
'[A] dazzling series...Lock’s supple, elegantly plain-spoken prose captures the generosity of the American spirit in addition to its moral failures, and his passionate engagement with our literary heritage evinces pride in its unique character.' —Washington Post
'Splendid....Lock masters the interplay between nineteenth-century Hawthorne and his fictional surrogate, Isaac, as he travels through Puritan New England. The historical details are immersive and meticulous.' —Foreword Reviews