Könyv The Pearl of Orr's Island Harriet Beecher Stowe

The Pearl of Orr's Island

A Story of the Coast of Maine

Nyelv: Angol
Kötés: Puha kötésű
Kiadó: Alpha Editions
Elérhetőség: Beszállítói készleten
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A hush falls over the rugged coastline as fog drifts between weather-beaten cottages and the restles...

Információk a könyvről

Nyelv
Angol
Kötés
Könyv - Puha kötésű
Kiadva
2026
oldal
294
EAN
9789375366126
ISBN
937536612X
Enbook ID
53368390
Súly
398
Méretek
152 x 229 x 17

Teljes leírás

A hush falls over the rugged coastline as fog drifts between weather-beaten cottages and the restless Atlantic murmurs against the rocky shore. In a remote Maine island village, the rhythms of sea and seasons shape every life, weaving together the fates of families and neighbours in a tapestry as intricate as the tides themselves. This is a world where the scent of salt air lingers in every parlour and the sound of distant waves echoes through quiet, lamp-lit evenings. The narrative unfolds with the subtle drama of small-town existence-where fortunes are made and lost, secrets are harboured behind lace curtains, and the strength of women in coastal communities sustains generations.

Set against the evocative backdrop of nineteenth-century Maine, the story immerses readers in the customs, hardships, and quiet joys of maritime life. The novel stands as a touchstone of American regional fiction, capturing the distinct cadence of rural Maine literature with sensitivity and insight. The characters' lives are shaped by the ever-present sea, their hopes and heartaches entwined with the fortunes of a coastal village. Each page invites the reader into a world at once remote and deeply familiar, where the raw beauty of the New England setting frames tales of resilience, belonging, and the enduring pull of home.

For those drawn to the allure of a Maine coastal novel or the nuanced drama of small-town life, this work offers a window into a vanished era. It resonates with anyone who values maritime fiction novels or seeks to explore the complexities of women's roles within close-knit island communities. Collectors and admirers of classic American novels will find particular delight in the authenticity and atmosphere that define this work.

This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure.