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A fresh presentday story infused with an original take on popular history. Forget broomsticks and pointy hats; here are witches that could well be walking among us today. This debut novel flows with poetic charm and eloquence that achieves high literary merit while concocting a gripping supernatural puzzler. Katherine Howe's talent is spellbinding.'Matthew Pearl, author of The Poe Shadow and The Dante ClubA spellbinding, beautifully written novel that moves between contemporary times and one of the most fascinating and disturbing periods in American historythe Salem witch trials.Harvard graduate student Connie Goodwin needs to spend her summer doing research for her doctoral dissertation. But when her mother asks her to handle the sale of Connie's grandmother's abandoned home near Salem, she can't refuse. As she is drawn deeper into the mysteries of the family house, Connie discovers an ancient key within a seventeenthcentury Bible. The key contains a yellowing fragment of parchment with a name written upon it: Deliverance Dane. This discovery launches Connie on a questto find out who this woman was and to unearth a rare artifact of singular power: a physick book, its pages a secret repository for lost knowledge.As the pieces of Deliverance's harrowing story begin to fall into place, Connie is haunted by visions of the longago witch trials, and she begins to fear that she is more tied to Salem's dark past then she could have ever imagined.Written with astonishing conviction and grace, The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane travels seamlessly between the witch trials of the 1690s and a modern woman's story of mystery, intrigue, and revelation.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane'? A: 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' explores themes of history, mystery, and the supernatural, particularly focusing on the Salem witch trials and their lingering effects on contemporary life.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane'? A: The author of 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' is Katherine Howe, who is known for her ability to weave historical narratives with fictional elements.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' is categorized as historical fiction with elements of supernatural and mystery genres.
- Q: How many pages are in 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane'? A: The book contains 384 pages.
- Q: Is 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' available in hardcover? A: 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' published? A: 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' was published on June 9, 2009.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition.
- Q: Is there a first edition of 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane'? A: Yes, this book is a first edition.
- Q: What type of story does 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' tell? A: 'The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane' tells a story that moves between contemporary times and the historical events of the Salem witch trials, blending past and present.
- Q: What is the significance of the character Connie Goodwin? A: Connie Goodwin is a Harvard graduate student whose journey of uncovering her family's history and the mysteries of the Salem witch trials drives the narrative of the book.