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The Daughters of Temperance Hobbs: A Novel,Used
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A magical bloodline. A family curse. Can Connie break the spell before it shatters her future?A bewitching novel of a New England history professor who must race against time to free her family from a curse, by Katherine Howe, New York Times bestselling author of The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane.Connie Goodwin is an expert on Americas fractured past with witchcraft. A young, tenuretrack professor in Boston, shes earned career success by studying the history of magic in colonial Americaespecially womens home recipes and medicinesand by exposing society's threats against women fluent in those skills. But beyond her studies, Connie harbors a secret: She is the direct descendant of a woman tried as a witch in Salem, an ancestor whose abilities were far more magical than the historical record shows.When a hint from her mother and clues from her research lead Connie to the shocking realization that her partners life is in danger, she must race to solve the mystery behind a hundredsyearslong deadly curse.Flashing back through American history to the lives of certain supernaturally gifted women, The Daughters of Temperance Hobbs affectingly reveals not only the special bond that unites one particular matriarchal line, but also explores the many challenges to womens survival across the decadesand the risks some women are forced to take to protect what they love most.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Daughters of Temperance Hobbs'? A: The main theme of the novel revolves around family curses, magical bloodlines, and the challenges women face throughout history, particularly in relation to witchcraft and societal expectations.
- Q: Who is the author of this novel? A: 'The Daughters of Temperance Hobbs' is written by Katherine Howe, a New York Times bestselling author known for her works exploring historical themes and witchcraft.
- Q: What is the book's publication date? A: The book was published on June 25, 2019.
- Q: What is the book's genre? A: This novel falls under the Historical fiction genre.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'The Daughters of Temperance Hobbs' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, this is a first edition of 'The Daughters of Temperance Hobbs'.
- Q: What age group is this book suitable for? A: The book is suitable for adult readers who enjoy historical fiction and themes of magic and witchcraft.
- Q: Does this book contain any historical references? A: Yes, the novel references American history, particularly the witch trials and the lives of women involved in witchcraft.
- Q: What type of character is Connie Goodwin? A: Connie Goodwin is portrayed as a young, tenure-track professor specializing in the history of witchcraft, who must confront her family's dark past while protecting her future.