Hester

by: Laurie Lico Albanese

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Hester

Hester

By: Laurie Lico Albanese

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Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction

Format - Hardcover

Condition - Excellent

Listed - A month ago

Ships From - Texas

Est. Publication Date - Oct 2022

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Hester: A Novel

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A vivid reimagining of the woman who inspired Hester Prynne, the tragic heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter, and a journey into the enduring legacy of New England's witchcraft trials. ...

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PangoBooks readers generally praise this book for its creative reimagining of classic literature and its feminist-driven plot. They highlight the deep character development, especially of Isobel, and appreciate how the author weaves historical context into the narrative. While some find the pacing s...

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bookloverboutique

78 book reviews

Jul 20, 2023
One of my all time favorite books from BOTM and in general. Hester was so beautifully written and I feel it doesn’t get the praise it deserves. I was completely immersed in the story from the beginning and never wanted it to end. A terrific book filled with so much and a main character to root for!
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Megan Shultz

8 book reviews

Sep 18, 2023
This book made me sad with the front row seat into how suppressed women were in the past. How much more beautiful the past could have been if people hadn't kept telling women you can't do that just because you are one. I felt like this book inspired good discussions. This book had so much to say, ...
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Abby Melchior

29 book reviews

Oct 27, 2024
In his memoir cardiac surgeon, Dr. Craig R. Smith, documents his life and medical career. From his rural beginnings, to his young adulthood working on power lines, to eventually following in his grandparents' footsteps and going to medical school, to experiencing personal triumphs and loss. He talks...
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