Gregory Blake Smith Boeken

"A reckless wager between a tennis pro with a fading career and a drunken party guest--the stakes are an antique motorcycle and an heiress's diamond necklace--launches a narrative odyssey that braids together three centuries of aspiration and adversity. A witty and urbane bachelor of the Gilded Age embarks on a high-risk scheme to marry into a fortune; a young writer soon to make his mark turns himself to his craft with harrowing social consequences; an aristocratic British officer during the American Revolution carries on a courtship that leads to murder; and, in Newport's earliest days, a tragically orphaned Quaker girl imagines a way forward for herself and the slave girl she has inherited"--

Set against the backdrop of a fictional New England town, this novel intricately weaves together the lives of its diverse characters, exploring themes of love, loss, and redemption. Through the lens of John Venner, a complex protagonist, the narrative delves into the human experience, blending humor with poignant moments. The story invites readers to reflect on the choices that define us, making it a compelling journey through both personal and communal struggles.