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Married for twenty years to Edward Berry, Lyddie is used to the trials of being a whaler's wife in the Cape Cod village of Satucket, Massachusetts—running their house herself during her husband's long absences at sea, living with the daily uncertainty that Edward will simply not return. And... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Lyddie Berry: Widow of Edward Berry
- Edward Berry: Husband of Lyddie for 20 years before drowning while Whaling.
First Sentence edit
Lyddie Berry heard the clatter of the geese and knew something was coming-Cousin Betsey, Grandson Nate, another wolf, or, knowing those fool birds, a good gust of wind-but when she heard the door snap hard against the clapboards she discounted all four of them; she whirled with the wind already in her skirts to see the Indian, Sam Cowett, just ducking beneath the lintel.
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 2 in Satucket. (standard series)
Followed by The Rebellion of Jane Clarke.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Sally Gunning (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: William Morrow
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0060791578
Page Count: 320
Publisher: William Morrow
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2006
ISBN: 0060791578
Page Count: 320
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- Dewey: 813
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