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The Darkness At Dawn - 9781977212856
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Its 1634 and a ship of Puritans struggles through a storm on its way to Boston. Among them are John Lee, an ancestor of two future princes of England, and Grace Newell, both 13-year-old wards of William Westwood, their congregations lawyer. During the storm, John sees 19-year-old Richard Hawkes, a petty thief and murderer, steal their churchs gold inlaid silver chalice. The next day, when the chalice is missing, Richard threatens to kill Grace unless John swears to conceal the theft. John agrees if Richard returns the chalice. With few options, Richard agrees. Over the next 40 years, challenges and opportunities present themselves amidst Indian wars and witchcraft trials. Richard lies, steals, and murders his way to fortune and influence, while John becomes a soldier, civic leader, and Indian teacher. Each attracts followers, while both compete for the affection of the same woman. Johns guilt over his oath grows as he blames himself for unleashing Richards evil upon his community. At the same time, he believes breaking his oath would be a great sin. Nesehegan, one of Johns Indian students, tells John how he resolved his conflict between loyalty to his tribe and his belief in God. Months later, Richard calls John as a witness at Richards murder trial. Confronted with a question he cant answer without breaking either his oath to God or his oath to the court, John remembers Nesehegans story.
- | Author: Pamela Roberts Lee
- | Publisher: Outskirts Press
- | Publication Date: May 26, 2019
- | Number of Pages: 556 pages
- | Language: English
- | Binding: Paperback
- | ISBN-10: 1977212859
- | ISBN-13: 9781977212856
- Author:
- Pamela Roberts Lee
- Publisher:
- Outskirts Press
- Publication Date:
- May 26, 2019
- Number of pages:
- 556 pages
- Language:
- English
- Binding:
- Paperback
- ISBN-10:
- 1977212859
- ISBN-13:
- 9781977212856