The Fall Of Bellwether
by Chad V. Broughman
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Pub Date Apr 21 2024 | Archive Date Jun 14 2024
Anamcara Press LLC | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
In the small town of Bellwether, where prejudice and judgment prevail, five harrowing life paths collide and a saga of survival, defiance, and unyielding human spirit unfolds.
Winner of the Amity Literary Prize, 2023
In the heart of 1841 Midwest lies Bellwether, with its cobblestone streets and whispered secrets Here a mother and daughter fight against abandonment and starvation, defying the harsh reality that seeks to crush them both. But this resilience isn’t just a flicker; it’s a blazing challenge to the very fabric of the town’s beliefs.
“The Fall of Bellwether” beckons readers into a world where love is forbidden and forgiveness is rare currency. With the skill of a master storyteller, the Broughman breathes life into the inhabitants of Bellwether, weaving an intricate web of relationships that captivates the soul.
Follow Sarah and Hiram as they navigate the treacherous waters of illicit romance, their hearts entangled in a dance against societal norms. Get to know Eva and Uriah as they bravely open the door to forgiveness, inviting light into the shadows of the past.
“The Fall of Bellwether” is a literary gem, a testament to the indomitable resilience of the human spirit. In its pages, a mesmerizing tale unfolds. Step into the past and discover the strength that can be found even in the darkest of times.
A Note From the Publisher
eBook: 9781960462169
Hardcover: 9781960462152
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Advance Praise
Broughman has created an American epic, a grand story that stretches across land and water, time and race, gender and religion. ... as characters go off to war, flee to cities, and escape the terrors of slavery, we encounter the awesome forces of mercy, hope, even forgiveness. Broughman’s prose sweeps from achingly tender to brutal and bare-knuckled, his prowess managing multiple voices and tensions. ...brazenly beautiful writing.
—John Mauk, author of Field Notes for the Earthbound
The fictional town of Bellwether is home to complicated characters whose lives are forever entangled and whose stories Broughman weaves together with vivid detail and great care. This complex novel does not shy away from the evil that can emerge from narrow-minded communities and their false piety and prejudices, but in these pages, too, a reader will find sophisticated understanding and remarkable grace.
—Patricia Ann McNair, author of Responsible Adults
The Fall of Bellwether reveals a world where cruelty is mistaken for strength and fear for piety. ... dystopian in scope and yet closer to home than we’d like to believe. Here is America: from slavery to the Civil War to the Great Chicago Fire, from brothels to mining camps to church pulpits. The Fall of Bellwether shows how even the most hopeless can be redeemed, and just when all seems lost, true treasure is found.
—Siobhan Fallon, author of You Know When the Men Are Gone
..Juxtaposed with the beautiful woods of the upper peninsula of Michigan, this historical novel follows multiple, intertwined, dark and poignant story lines which each illuminate the complexities of enslavement in all of its forms. The Fall of Bellwether is an emotional experience as well as an important and vital read. The lessons it teaches are those still desperately needed today. —Patti Eddington, author of The Girl with Three Birthdays: An Adopted Daughter’s Memoir of Tiaras, Tough Truths and Tall Tales
Marketing Plan
A virtual blog tour and a bookstore tour are planned. As well as various interviews.
A virtual blog tour and a bookstore tour are planned. As well as various interviews.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781960462145 |
| PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 422 |
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