{"product_id":"etched-in-granite-historical-fiction-series-paperback","title":"Etched in Granite: Historical Fiction Series - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMj Pettengill\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho are these numbered souls?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe year is 1872. The Civil War has ended, leaving behind a shattered nation. \u003cem\u003eEtched in Granite \u003c\/em\u003eis a harrowing account of life and death on a rural New England Poor Farm-a tragic, yet triumphant story of courage, survival, and secrets surrounding lost love. Unwed, with child, and nowhere else to turn, Abigail Hogdgon becomes an inmate at the Poor Farm. There is no way to escape Silas, an overseer, and the one who betrayed her.\u003cbr\u003eNative elder, healer, and midwife-Nellie-provides grandmother wisdom, teaching Abigail the secrets of Our Mother, resilience, and how to face overwhelming loss. Their unforgettable stories are carefully woven together to reveal a hidden part of America's somber past. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eETCHED IN GRANITE HISTORICAL FICTION SERIES - BOOK ONE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMj Pettengill is an author and social historian with a focus on cultural narrative, intergenerational studies, and the feminine perspective. She is a lecturer and facilitator of writing and transformative arts workshops. Pedaling through history is not new to her. Mj is a musician; her interests include performing Civil War Era music and living history events throughout the Northeast. Mj lives on a farm in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, where she is also a wildcraft herbalist, aligned with her passion for nature and exploring the ancient healing traditions, customs, and folklore of her ancestors. In addition to undergraduate degrees in social history, psychology, and music, Mj earned an MFA in creative writing. For more information, visit her website: https: \/\/www.mjpettengill.com\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 458\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.02 x 9 x 6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 02, 2015\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42116896718983,"sku":"9781503027961","price":22.93,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/ca751d90d8d813912577dfd0c3c5358c.webp?v=1732519630","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/etched-in-granite-historical-fiction-series-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}