Overview
Holman Day's novel: Squire PhinSet in the fictional town of Palermo Maine, Holman Day's novel 'Squire Phin' captures the essence of Maine life at the turn of the century. The plot centers on the disruption caused by Hiram Look, a showman who returns after 25 years with a circus, including an elephant named Imogene, rekindling old feuds with the influential Willard family.His brother, Squire Phin is the town's respected mediator and lawyer, who is drawn into the conflict, balancing his role as a peacemaker with his personal interests, particularly his romance with Sylvena Willard, daughter of Judge Willard.The narrative features a rich cast, including the eccentric weather predictor "Hard-times" Wharff, the unscrupulous King Bradish, and Hiram Look with his circus partner Simon Peak. The central conflict involves financial scandals, with accusations of embezzlement, threatening the town's stability. Squire Phin must mediate various disputes, from domestic issues to town meetings, while uncovering the truth behind the financial intrigue and trying to gain the hand of the woman he has loved for so long, but could not have.* * * This book is the Maine Classic Annotated Edition with notes about the story, the locations, and history of Maine. The edition is published in the commemorative dust jacket hardcover by Maine's Burnt Jacket Publishing with annotations by Maine author Tommy Carbone.
- | Author: Holman F. Day
- | Publisher: Burnt Jacket Publishing
- | Publication Date: Feb 23, 2025
- | Number of Pages: 346 pages
- | Binding: Hardback or Cased Book
- | ISBN-10: 1954048416
- | ISBN-13: 9781954048416
