Gormley, Beatrice
Publisher, Date of Publication:
Knopf, Alfred A./2010
Grade Level/ or Age Level:
8th and Up
Classification: Fiction
Marianne was a pampered daughter of a Jewish wealthy sardine merchant who had visions through out her childhood and was never taken seriously. She was about to be married to a young man from a family who was in her same social circle. She was dealt a hard blow to her family, not only did she lose her beloved father to the fever that swept through their village on her wedding day, but also her betrothed Nicolaos. Marianne's life would change forever. Her brother promised her to an old wealthy merchant named Eleazar to keep the family from losing their business. Marianne was devastated and soon became possessed by evil spirits. The book has a lot of biblical references and keeps you wondering will Marianne ever escape her troubled life.
Reviewer: Lila Davis
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