The Endless Forest

Zusatztext “Magnificent . . . [a] sweeping saga . . . highly recommended.”— The Historical Novels Review “A splendidly drawn cast of characters.”— The Seattle Times   “Graceful! sweeping.”— Publishers Weekly Informationen zum Autor Sara Donati Klappentext A rich, passionate, multilayered portrayal of family strength and endurance from bestselling author Sara Donati In the spring of 1824, in the remote village of Paradise on the New York frontier, Nathaniel and Elizabeth Bonner celebrate a glorious reunion as their children return from far-off places: Lily and her husband from Italy, and Martha Kirby, the Bonners' ward, from Manhattan. In the peace that follows a devastating flood, childhood friends Martha and Daniel, Lily's twin brother, suddenly begin to see each other in a new light. But their growing bond is threatened when Martha's estranged mother arrives back in Paradise. Jemima Southern is a dangerous schemer who has destroyed more than one family, and her anger touches everyone, as do her secrets. Has Jemima come to claim her daughter-or does she have other, darker motives? Whatever transpires, Martha, Daniel, and all the Bonners must stand united against the threats to both heart and home. Leseprobe 1 Letters elizabeth bonner to her daughter lily ballentyne 4th day of August 1823 Dear Daughter, This letter is overdue, I know. I hope you forgive me when you learn that I have held it back in order to share good news. Yesterday your sister Hannah was delivered of a healthy son. Both mother and child are in good health and spirits. Your nephews Henry and John are beside themselves with joy, but the girls were disappointed. When Ben brought them in to see Hannah and meet their new brother, Amelie patted her mother on the shoulder in a consoling manner. Eliza told her to never mind, the next one was sure to be a girl. It was all Curiosity and I could do not to laugh aloud. It is my impression that Hannah is finished with childbearing. She said to me not so long ago that five healthy children are more than enough, though she believes Ben would cheerfully continue until they were overrun like the old woman who lived in a shoe. You are wondering what name they have given to this newest Savard, but I have promised Birdie that she could be the one to tell. There is quite a bit of news that will interest you. Now that Blue-Jay is remarried and settled at Lake in the Clouds we were all hoping for a peaceful autumn, but Gabriel has declared his intention to marry Annie straight away. I must admit that I am concerned. Annie was to go to Albany to study at Mrs. Burrough’s School next month. It is my sincere belief that she deserves that opportunity, but it must be her decision. My concern right now is making it clear to Gabriel that he must be guided by her in this. And they are so very young. Daniel is in good health and seems to have less difficulty with his arm of late, but then it is hard to know exactly. You know your twin, and will not be surprised to hear that he cloaks his feelings much of the time, and we see less of him than we would like. If it were not for his responsibilities as a teacher I suspect he would follow Robbie MacLachlan’s example and be content to live alone, far from any settlement. But he is the teacher, and a good one. Birdie finds him very strict in the classroom, but she does not claim that he is unfair. In the village we Bonners continue as the main topic of conversation. Blue-Jay’s marriage and now the promise of Gabriel’s is of unending interest. Missy Parker—pardon me, I mean Missy O’Brien as of this winter past. I said the other day that I can never remember that she married Baldy O’Brien, and Curiosity laughed, and said that Missy must want to forget that herself. So Missy came into the trading post while I was look...

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Magnificent . . . [a] sweeping saga . . . highly recommended. The Historical Novels Review

A splendidly drawn cast of characters. The Seattle Times
 
Graceful, sweeping. Publishers Weekly

Product details

• Authors: Sara Donati
• Publisher: Bantam Books USA
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 25.01.2011
• EAN: 9780553589917
• ISBN: 978-0-553-58991-7
• No. of pages: 640
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 203 mm x 34 mm
• Series: Wilderness; Wilderness
• Subject: Fiction > Narrative literature