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Twisted Cedar Press 3/13/2012. New paperback. We're very proud to be selling signed copies of my dad's first novel. If you'd like the book personally signed to you (or someone else) please write 'Personalize to ...' in the Comments box during checkout. Otherwise, we will ship plain autographed copies. Summary: In 1640s Amsterdam, the richest city in Europe, near-penniless Penelope Kent dreams of voyaging to America to search for her merchant-father who disappeared on a secretive get-rich-quick scheme. To voyage requires a husband or guardian. Matthew, her betrothed, dreams of finding a new home in America for his congregation of English Separatists like the Pilgrims did a generation ago. But the elders of Matthew?s congregation accuse Penelope of immoral behavior that threatens to expel Penelope from the congregation, from Matthew?s life, and from her dream. She can't wait to escape Amsterdam but never imagines the dangers that await her in the New World. Signed by author.
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Penelope, an exciting tale of adventure plus mystery plus romance in colonial America, was inspired by a true story. In 1640s Amsterdam, the richest city in Europe, near-penniless Penelope Kent dreams of voyaging to America to search for her merchant-father who disappeared on a secretive get-rich-quick scheme. To voyage requires a husband or guardian. Matthew, her betrothed, dreams of finding a new home in America for his congregation of English Separatists like the Pilgrims did a generation ago. But the elders of Matthew's congregation accuse Penelope of immoral behavior that threatens to expel Penelope from the congregation, from Matthew's life, and from her dream. She can't wait to escape Amsterdam but never imagines the dangers that await her in the New World.
Title: PENELOPE: A NOVEL OF NEW AMSTERDAM
ISBN Number: 0985112204
ISBN-13: 9780985112202
Location Published: Twisted Cedar Press: 2012
Binding: PAPERBACK
Book Condition: .
lbs: 1.12 lbs
Categories: Historical, Paperbacks, Regional Fiction
Seller ID: 9780985112202