Howard Frank Mosher is one of the best-loved writers of northern New England, one who has "created a literary landscape as textured as anything pro...
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Aug 15, 2010
Bridget
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This is not a book I was even aware existed. I was at the library, browsing around, and saw it. The cover intrigued me, as well as the blurb on the back cover, so I gave it a try. I'm glad I did!
This is the story of one woman's life and experiences during the late 1800s through the 1920s. Marie Blythe comes with her parents from French Quebec to Vermont as a child, when her father moves them so that he can find work as a logger. They move to a town called Hell's Gate, founded by More...
This is the story of one woman's life and experiences during the late 1800s through the 1920s. Marie Blythe comes with her parents from French Quebec to Vermont as a child, when her father moves them so that he can find work as a logger. They move to a town called Hell's Gate, founded by More...
Jul 29, 2009
James
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marie blythe is classic howard frank mosher. its written like a good campfire story. barely believable but highly entertaining, taking you on a journey thru turn of the century northern vermont life. also recommended: on kingdom mountain and disappearances, both by the same author. best read outside, drinking coffee, at 6.20 AM
Apr 02, 2009
CLM
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A somewhat brutal but vivid depiction of life in rural Vermont in the early 20th century. Marie is orphaned at ten, not long after her parents leave Quebec for better economic opportunities in the only too suitably named Hell's Gate. There, she becomes entangled with the Benedict family, from the memorable "Captain" who established the town, to his handsome son Abie, whose interest in Marie turns inexplicably to hatred.
Apr 20, 2010
Jessica
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This is an amazing book, with a strong woman as the main character. I share most of Mosher's books with my father and loved every one.
Nov 01, 2008
Jan
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Frank Howard Mosher is one of my favorite Vermont writers. Lots of Vermont and Canadian history deftly intertwined with plots relevant to the times he is writing about, and complex characters that " stay with you".
Dec 29, 2007
Janet
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The first Howard Frank Mosher book I read. It is set in VT and is very informative about the first half of the 1900's in northeastern Vt near the Canadian border.
Aug 26, 2008
Tara
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I thought this was well written and I liked the descriptions of the area and people w/a little history tossed in.
Sep 28, 2007
Sara
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Whether you are a Vermonter or just want to feel like one..this book is for you.
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