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Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
Hester by Laurie Lico Albanese
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Narrated By: Saskia Maarleveld
Audiobook Length: 9 hours 52 minutes
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A vivid historical reimagining of the Scottish seamstress who inspired the tragic heroine of Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Scarlet Letter.
In Hester, Laurie Lico Albanese examines the roots of female creative power and the heavy personal sacrifices demanded by early American society. Isobel Gamble is a young seamstress carrying generations of secrets who sets sail from Scotland in the early 1800s. After arriving in Salem, her husband abruptly joins a departing ship as a medic, leaving her penniless and alone. She soon meets a young Nathaniel Hawthorne, a man haunted by his ancestors' roles in the New England witchcraft trials. As they grow closer, they become a muse and a dark storyteller to one another. The novel intricately explores Isobel's unusual needlework talents, the early days of the Underground Railroad, and the resilience required to forge an independent path in a highly restrictive era.
Why You’ll Love This Audiobook
Saskia Maarleveld’s masterful narration brings a grounded authenticity to this atmospheric journey. She delivers the material with commanding grace, capturing Isobel's Scottish heritage and the underlying tension of 19th-century Salem. This 9-hour and 52-minute performance is an excellent choice for listeners interested in the complex interpersonal dynamics of artistic inspiration and the women who challenged social norms to author their own legacy.
Audiobook Details
Audiobook Details
ISBN: 9781250868794
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Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Length: 9 hours 52 minutes
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Language: English
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