Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Sally cabot gunning author a lifelong resident of new england, sally cabot gunning has immersed herself in its history from a young age. Anyone who has studied history knows that life in america in the 1760s was difficult, and that the area of cape cod massachusetts was dependent on the sea, which in turn produced many widows. Historical fiction writer of monticello, benjamin franklins bastard, the widow s war, bound, the rebellion of jane clarke and more.
Set in prerevolutionary war new england, this book tells the story of lydia barry, whose husband is a. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A daughter and her father from the critically acclaimed author of the widow s war comes. Buy a cheap copy of the widows war book by sally cabot gunning. A daughter and her father will be released september 2016. Sally gunning is currently considered a single author. Sally gunnings novel the widows war is the story of lyddie berry who lives with her husband edward in 1761 satucket brewster, massachusetts on cape cod. As is typical in this time period, when her husband drowns in a boating accident, lyddie is entitled to use of one third. A graduate of the university of rhode island and a lifelong resident of new england, she is president of the local historical society and creates tours that showcase the threehundredyear history of her village.
What external and internal events cause this transformation. Historical fiction writer of monticello, benjamin franklins bastard, the widows war, bound, the rebellion of jane clarke and more. One windy january afternoon, when her cousins deliver the tragic news about edward, lyddie gathers her strength. A daughter and her father from the critically acclaimed author of the widows war comes. The widows war a novel by sally gunning on right morrow. Back in the early 1970s, when i was a college student, i took a summer job as a tour guide in a revolutionary war. The widows war, bound, and the rebellion of jane clarke, and writing as sally cabot, benjamin franklins bastard.
Sally gunning is a history enthusiast from the united states that writes historical fiction. This is wellresearched and informative historical fiction. The widows war satucket, book 1 by sally gunning and sally. Married for twenty years to edward berry, lyddie is used to the tr. From the critically acclaimed author of the widows war comes a captivating work of literary historical fiction that explores the tenuous relationship between a brilliant and complex father and his devoted. Seuss and parents who heartily subscribing to the puritan work ethic, my first effort was a poem about making my bed. Gunning s particular genre is historical fiction set in 18th century new england in the decades before the break out of the revolutionary war. In this case, the overbearing soninlaw, nathan clarke.
Ive read several of gunnings books, but the widows war remains my favorite because the characters are so compelling. Lyddie berry, a woman very much of her time, ends up making a series of choices that put her at odds with. Gunning paints the ethical, emotional and financial dilemmas of her refreshingly adult characters in surprisingly lively shades of gray. A novel, by sally gunning, which was recommended by the woman behind the counter there. From sally gunning, the critically acclaimed author of the widows war and bound, comes the rebellion of jane clarke, the compelling story of a young woman caught between tradition and independence. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Combining actual historical figures and events, like john adams and the boston.
As a whalers wife living on cape cod in 1761, lyddie berry always knew the dangers. I am happy to help celebrate the paperback release of monticello by sally cabot gunning. She is the author of the critically acclaimed satucket novelsthe widows war, bound, and the rebellion of jane clarkeand, writing as sally cabot, the equally acclaimed benjamin franklin s bastard. Includes the fascinating story behind the story of the widows war, a map of colonial brewster, and a driving tour of the village of satucket. Ive read several of gunning s books, but the widow s war remains my favorite because the characters are so compelling. W ith its realistic dialog and insightful looks into characters thoughts, sally gunnings the widows war will win your praise. From the critically acclaimed author of the widows war comes a captivating work of literary historical fiction that explores the tenuous relationship between a brilliant and complex father and his devoted daughterthomas jefferson and martha jefferson randolph after the death of her beloved mother, martha jefferson spent five years abroad with her father, thomas. She is the author of three historical novels set in new england during the tempestuous years that led up to the american revolution. The widows war by sally gunning set in 1761, in the small whaling village of satucket, ma, lyddie berry suddenly finds herself a widow. She is a fellow at massachusetts historical society. Sally gunning when lyddie berrys husband is lost in a whaling disaster, she becomes the dependent of her ruthless soninlaw, who tries to take everything she and her husband had worked for. Historical fiction writer of monticello, benjamin franklin s bastard, the widow s war, bound, the rebellion of jane clarke and more. The widows war is a historical novel that takes place in the very village in cape cod where. Married for twenty years to edward berry, lyddie is used to the trials of being a whalers wife in the cape cod village of satucket, massachusettsrunning their.
It takes place in cape cod in the year 1761 and follows the travails of lyddie berry, who is recently widowed. With all the recent talk about the illicit use of fiction in nonfiction, little has been said about the reverse. Both are extremely strong and independent characters, despite the separation of an entire continent and more than a hundred years. The widows war by sally cabot gunning, paperback barnes. The widows war sally gunning, 2006 harpercollins 336 pp. Gunnings particular genre is historical fiction set in 18th century new england in the decades before the break out of the revolutionary war. May 30, 2014 sally gunnings novel the widows war is the story of lyddie berry who lives with her husband edward in 1761 satucket brewster, massachusetts on cape cod. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. With rich, realistic characters, sally gunning weaves a tale of a womans journey to understand herself and her world, and her place in that world. Combining actual historical figures and events, like john adams and. Feb 01, 2006 this was the first sally gunning book i read, and definitely also my favorite.
Sally gunning biography i came to writing at a young age, driven to it in desperation one rainy day when i ran out of books. From sally gunning, the critically acclaimed author of the widows war and bound, comes the rebellion of jane clarke, the compelling story of a young woman caught between tradition and independence, family and conscience, loyalty and love, on the eve of the revolutionary war. The widows war, bound, the rebellion of jane clarke, benjamin franklins bastard, and monticello. Sally gunning books list of books by sally gunning. Do you think other women of this time, facing the same series. Summary married for twenty years to edward berry, lyddie is used to the trials of being a whalers wife in the cape cod village of satucket, massachusettsrunning their house herself during her husbands long absences at sea, living with the daily uncertainty that edward will simply not return. She lives in brewster, massachusetts, with her husband. Widows warstory behind the story sally cabot gunning. Wed love you to buy this book, and hope you find this page convenient in locating a place of purchase. Sally cabot gunning lives with her husband in brewster on cape cod, massachusetts. She is the author of the critically acclaimed satucket novels the widows war, bound, and the rebellion of jane clarke and, writing as sally cabot, the equally acclaimed benjamin franklins bastard. Publishers weekly jan 2, 2006 mystery author gunning fire water moves to literary historical with this provocative tale of a whaling widow determined to forge a new life in colonial cape cod.
Married for twenty years to edward berry, lyddie is used to the trials of being a whalers wife in the cape cod village of satucket, massachusettsrunning. Sally cabot gunning books list of books by author sally. She is the author of the critically acclaimed satucket novelsthe widows war, bound, and the rebellion of jane clarkeand, writing as sally cabot, the equally acclaimed benjamin franklins bastard. This was the first sally gunning book i read, and definitely also my favorite. See more ideas about behind the scenes, house styles and nautical terms. Mystery author gunning moves to literary historical with this provocative tale of a whaling widow determined to forge a new life in colonial cape cod. The widows war by sally cabot gunning overdrive rakuten. In the widows war, sally gunning deftly brings to life an aspect of colonial law. Gunnings quietly compelling historical novel places the limited rights of 18thcentury new england married women, particularly widows, within the context of a prerevolutionary america in which rebellious attitudes toward english rule foment new. She is the author of the critically acclaimed satucket novelsthe widows war, bound, and the rebellion of jane clarkeand, writing as sa.
Aug 30, 2009 fact and fictions sally gunning sets her novels in familiar, favored places that bear the imprint of the towns history local author sally gunning sits at one of her favorite places, at lower. Includes the fascinating story behind the story of the widow s war, a map of colonial brewster, and a driving tour of the village of satucket. From sally gunning, the critically acclaimed author of the widows war and bound, comes the rebellion of jane clarke, the compelling story of a young woman caught between tradition and independence, family and conscience. All of the principals of the widow s war are manydimensional and intriguingly human, but sally gunning s heroine lyddie berry is a character you wont soon forget. Discount prices on books by sally gunning, including titles like monticello. Gunnings quietly compelling historical novel places the limited rights of 18thcentury new england married women, particularly widows, within the context of a prerevolutionary america in which rebellious attitudes toward english rule foment new ideas about freedom and individual rights. A lifelong resident of new england, sally cabot gunning has immersed herself in its history from a young age.
Sally cabot gunning audio books, best sellers, author bio. The widow s war, bound, and the rebellion of jane clarke, and writing as sally cabot, benjamin franklin s bastard. Also writing novels as sally cabot, gunning is best known for the satucket series. Sally cabot gunning audio books, best sellers, author. The widow s war by sally gunning set in 1761, in the small whaling village of satucket, ma, lyddie berry suddenly finds herself a widow. The widows war by sally gunning book club discussion. See all books authored by sally cabot gunning, including the widows war, and the rebellion of jane clarke, and more on. Lyddie berry, a woman very much of her time, ends up making a series of choices that put her at odds with the social, legal, and religious strictures of her time.
Sally gunnings novel the widows war is the story of lyddie berry who lives with her husband edward in 1761 satucket brewster. Fact and fictions sally gunning sets her novels in familiar, favored places that bear the imprint of the towns history local author sally gunning sits at. When lyddie berrys husband drowns in 1761, her grief is compounded by the discovery that hes willed her the traditional widows shareonethird use, but not ownership, of his estate. While conjuring the hearths and salt air of eighteenthcentury colonial america, the widows war captures a timeless human longing. The widow s war a novel by sally gunning on right morrow. All of the principals of the widows war are manydimensional and intriguingly human, but sally gunnings heroine lyddie berry is a character you wont soon forget. When lyddie berry s husband drowns in 1761, her grief is compounded by the discovery that he s willed her the traditional widow s shareonethird use, but not ownership, of his estate.
If you want a good read that will immediately catch you up, i cant recommend this book highly enough. Set in the 1700s when human rights were just beginning to be discussed and when widows rights were practically nil this story provides a lively look at the life and times of those living in fishing villages along the massachusetts coast. She lives in brewster, massachusetts, with her husband, tom. As is the custom, all her possessions, including her home, now belong to her nearest make relative. The widows war by sally gunning 2007, paperback for. Sally gunning is a gifted storyteller adept at layering time, place, and character and revealing conflicts of the heart.
1207 354 332 882 1194 1454 1233 1033 1402 70 240 369 1068 1550 1228 608 1110 38 782 60 1247 473 1465 275 113 463 703 276 1005 1290 1346 979 924 1520 1451 409 115 165 720 711 1392 968 190 1024 482 863 345 1077