The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff
Set against the backdrop of the American West, this novel intricately weaves two parallel narratives: one historical and one contemporary. The historical thread delves into the life of Ann Eliza Young, the 19th wife of Brigham Young, who famously divorced him and became a vocal critic of polygamy. Her story is juxtaposed with a modern-day murder mystery involving a young man named Jordan, whose mother, a member of a fundamentalist sect, is accused of killing his father. As Jordan seeks to uncover the truth, the novel explores themes of faith, family, and the complex legacy of polygamy in America.
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- Published
- 2008
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Long
- Pages
- 500-600
- Original Language
- English
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