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Chargement... HEATHCLIFF: THE LOST YEARS (édition 2019)par David Drum (Auteur)
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Inscrivez-vous à LibraryThing pour découvrir si vous aimerez ce livre Actuellement, il n'y a pas de discussions au sujet de ce livre. A compelling account of Heathcliff's search for wealth, redemption, and purpose using the harsh background of the slave trade by British merchants during the reign of King George III. Mr. Drum crafts his historical fiction showing the brutality of slavery, defining the great risk versus reward for British merchantmen, and the intense personal danger the protagonist faces at every turn. All in All, a delightful read for those of us who recognized the scholarly research which adds to a fascinating tale.
" Drum’s Heathcliff possesses emotional depths, compassion, and integrity as well as a ruthless streak, and the action is swift and eventful... for those who love adventure, conflict, and a palpable 18th-century setting, this is a terrific read." "A debut historical novel fills a mysterious three-year gap in Emily Brontë’s Wuthering Heights. ...A diffident but ultimately entertaining exploration of a famous literary lacuna." "David Drum's Heathcliff: The Lost Years has plenty of atmosphere, conflict and obsession, presented in an historical context distinct and in an accessible way. It will appeal not only to those with some knowledge of Wuthering Heights, but also to anyone who likes a dramatic action-packed story." David Drum's Heathcliff: The Lost Years has plenty of atmosphere, conflict and obsession, presented in an historical context distinct and in an accessible way. It will appeal not only to those with some knowledge of Wuthering Heights, but also to anyone who likes a dramatic action-packed story." "Drum writes with engaging prose, and his plotting is precise. The vivid descriptions of Heathcliff's time on the ship and his exposure to the atrocities of slavery will capture the reader's imagination...Drum admirably succeeds at spinning an interesting tale, while also explaining Heathcliff's unexplored transformation in Wuthering Heights."
In Emily Bronte's classic novel, Heathcliff flees Wuthering Heights penniless and with a broken heart. He returns three years later, a rich and ruthless gentlemen. This is the story of his lost, adventurous years Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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