Stirring novel of 17th-century New England features spirited female characters who defy Puritanical society, engaging in cross-cultural friendships, challenging bigotry, and providing a captivating portrait of women's roles in the new republic.
A leading figure of early American literary culture, Catharine Maria Sedgwick (1789-1857) wrote six novels as well as numerous short stories and essays. Her vibrant, adventurous female characters represent remarkable exceptions to the narrow stereotypes of her era.
