Description
About the Book
Howe’s debut novel explores the Salem witch trials from the perspective of Connie Goodwin, a Ph.D. candidate in history at Harvard. While cleaning out her grandmother’s house near Salem in the summer of 1991, Connie discovers an old key along with a fragment of paper bearing only the words Deliverance Dane. At the urging of her adviser, Connie embarks upon a frenzy of research in local archives. Evidence mounts that Deliverance was a local herbalist and wise woman who became a victim of the witch trials. Finding Deliverance’s “physick book” of recipes becomes a priority for Connie, particularly when she realizes that it may hold the key to curing her new boyfriend of his mysterious ailment. Howe inserts short interludes featuring Deliverance and her descendants, adding depth to the story. Howe’s own connection to Salem (two of her ancestors were accused of witchcraft) adds a welcome personal touch.
Publishing Info
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe. From the first printing of the First Paperback Edition by Voice / Hyperion with 2009 copyright. The ISBN on the book back is 978-1-4013-4144-2. This paperback book measures 8″ x 5-1/8″ and has 376 pages. The original price was $15.99.
Condition
See scan above. In very good condition. Either unread or handled very carefully. No names or markings. From clean, smoke-free home.
Shipping
Generally sent the same day payment arrives. Unless you request otherwise, I will wrap the book in plastic wrap to help protect it from the elements, create a custom-made cardboard box to ship it in, and send via Media Mail with Delivery Confirmation tracking. See the shipping page for the cost to send a one-pound Media Mail package. Insurance is an additional cost as described. I am delighted to combine postage and insurance costs if you purchase more than one item. The second item may travel for free or just a few cents more — so it’s worth taking a look at my other items before you complete your order.
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