Set against the backdrop of the French and Indian Wars, this new novel delves into the complexities of the region's history, offering fresh perspectives and rich narratives. It explores the lives and struggles of characters caught in the turmoil of conflict, revealing the intricate relationships and cultural dynamics of the time. The story promises to enhance the understanding of this pivotal era, making it a compelling read for history enthusiasts and fiction lovers alike.
"The third novel in the Darby Chronicles series of seven novels written between 1979 and 2014 about modern life in a fictional New Hampshire town as it transitions from relative rural poverty to being more upscale, almost suburban"--
Life, love, death, and laughs in a small American town Part Falstaff, part King Lear, but all American, Howard Elman was a fifty-something workingman when he burst onto the literary scene in The Dogs of March, the first novel of the Darby Chronicles. Now in this, its seventh installment, the Darby constable is an eighty-something widower who wants to do "a great thing" before he motors off into the sunset. Maybe Howard achieves this goal, but he manages it in strange, wonderful, and dangerous ways. On his quest he's aided, abetted, hindered, and befuddled by his middle-aged children, his hundred-year-old hermit friend Cooty Patterson, a voice in his head, and the person he loves most, his grandson, Birch Latour. At 24, Birch has returned to Darby with his friends to take over the stewardship of the Salmon Trust and to launch a video game, Darby Doomsday. At stake is the fate of Darby. And the world? Maybe. Howard Elman's Farewell begins as a coming of (old) age story, morphs into a murder mystery, expands into a family saga, and in the end might just follow Howard Elman into the spirit world. This is a novel for people who like New England fiction with humor, pathos, and just a touch of magical realism. Howard Elman's Farewell establishes Howard Elman—mill worker, trash man, town cop—as the most fully developed working class character in American fiction.
"The sixth novel in the Darby Chronicles series of seven novels written between 1979 and 2014 about modern life in a fictional New Hampshire town as it transitions from relative rural poverty to being more upscale, almost suburban"--
"The fourth novel in the Darby Chronicles series of seven novels written between 1979 and 2014 about modern life in a fictional New Hampshire town as it transitions from relative rural poverty to being more upscale, almost suburban"--
"The first of the Darby Chronicles series of seven novels written between 1979 and 2014 about modern life in a fictional New Hampshire town as it transitions from relative rural poverty to being more upscale, almost suburban"--
Set in a small American town, the narrative explores the intertwined themes of life, love, and death, all infused with humor. The story delves into the everyday experiences of its quirky residents, highlighting their relationships and personal journeys. Through laughter and poignant moments, it captures the essence of community and the complexities of human emotions, making it a heartfelt reflection on the joys and challenges of life in a close-knit setting.
