Sally Cabot Gunning duikt in de onvertelde verhalen en menselijke ervaringen die zich onder de oppervlakte van bekende historische gebeurtenissen bevinden. Gedreven door een diepe band met haar geboorteplaats Massachusetts, verweeft ze meesterlijk het rijke verleden van de regio in boeiende verhalen. Haar unieke benadering brengt vergeten figuren tot leven en verkent de minder bekende facetten van historische tijdperken. Gunning schrijft met een scherp oog voor detail en een passie om het verleden op manieren te onthullen die lezers misschien nog niet eerder zijn tegengekomen.
Set against the backdrop of 18th-century France and Virginia, the story follows young Martha Jefferson as she navigates life after her mother's death. Accompanying her father, Thomas Jefferson, on a diplomatic mission to Paris, Martha experiences a world of culture and politics. After five years abroad, they return to Monticello, where the challenges of family legacy and personal growth unfold, highlighting the complexities of their relationship and the historical context of their lives.
Set in a colonial New England whaling village, this historical novel intertwines themes of female strength and societal judgment. It explores the lives of women navigating their roles and relationships in a harsh, patriarchal environment, reminiscent of the emotional depth found in The Red Tent and the moral complexities of The Scarlet Letter. The narrative delves into personal struggles, community dynamics, and the haunting legacies of the past, offering a poignant reflection on resilience and identity.
Ida, meanwhile, has left her love for painting behind.It comes as no surprise to Ida when Ezra is hours late for a Thanksgiving dinner, only to leave abruptly for another supposedly urgent business trip to Boston.
Set in colonial Cape Cod, this novel follows an indentured servant grappling with the constraints of law and societal expectations, as well as her own emotional struggles. The story delves into themes of freedom, love, and the complexities of servitude, highlighting the protagonist's journey toward self-discovery and autonomy amidst the challenges of her time.