Description
Set against the rugged American frontier, this atmospheric historical novel follows a family confronting the volatile forces of violence, superstition, and change. At its center is a mysterious madstone—an object invested with both healing power and dark legend—that draws together lives marked by grief, loyalty, and longing. Blending vivid historical detail with suspense and emotional depth, the novel explores the fragile boundary between faith and fear, as well as the bonds that endure in a harsh and uncertain world.
Available Editions
paperback
Little Brown & Company
Published Jan 1, 2023
ISBN: 9780316564342
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Details
First Published
2000
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Madstone by Elizabeth Crook.
Violence
Death/Grief
Animal Attack/Disease