Jordan Scott, a young man who was thrown out of his fundamentalist sect years earlier, must reenter the world that cast him aside in order to discover the truth behind his father's death.And as Ann Eliza's narrative intertwines with that of Jordan's search, readers are pulled deeper into the mysteries of love and faith.From the Hardcover edition. A summary is balanced with details on the books writing style and themes. Although a work of fiction, the historical background of the book is probably what. When I first heard about David Ebershoff's The 19th Wife, I knew I would read it.

A rich account of a family's polygamous history is revealed, including how a young woman became a plural wife.Soon after Ann Eliza's story begins, a second exquisite narrative unfolds-a tale of murder involving a polygamist family in present-day Utah. NYTimes - The 19th Wife Reviews in the NY Times tend to be lengthy and literary, tracking the books creation through the development and writing process, with a look at what makes both book and author unique. The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff Random House, 2008 Fiction 514 pgs Religion is a subject that fascinates me in general, in particular the historical evolution of various faiths. Expelled and an outcast, Ann Eliza embarks on a crusade to end polygamy in the United States. It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful husband, Brigham Young, prophet and leader of the Mormon Church. Obviously I was offended, disappointed, and baffled. I was told that this was a network decision. A few weeks before filming began I learned that Jordan had been rewritten as straight. The 19th Wife It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful husband, Brigham Young, prophet and leader of the Mormon Church. Faith, I tell them, is a mystery, elusive to many, and never easy to explain.Sweeping and lyrical, spellbinding and unforgettable, David Ebershoff's The 19th Wife combines epic historical fiction with a modern murder mystery to create a brilliant novel of literary suspense. Ebsershoff explained his disapproval in an interview: I had no role in the adaptation.

The 19th wife book review