A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly
Set in the early 1900s, this historical novel intertwines the coming-of-age story of a young girl named Mattie Gokey with the real-life murder case of Grace Brown. Mattie, an aspiring writer, is torn between her dreams of attending college and her responsibilities at home on her family's farm in the Adirondacks. As she works at a local hotel, she becomes entangled in the mystery surrounding Grace's death, which challenges her perceptions of love, ambition, and the societal expectations placed upon women. Through Mattie's journey, the narrative explores themes of identity, independence, and the pursuit of one's dreams amidst adversity.
- Published
- 2003
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 380-400
- Original Language
- English
- Avg User Rating
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(2.0)
- Alternate Titles
- - A Gathering Light
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