Castle Nowhere (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419112270)

Castle Nowhere is a novel written by Constance Fenimore Woolson, an American writer known for her regionalist fiction. The story is set in the late 1800s in the northern Michigan wilderness, where a group of characters from various backgrounds come together at a remote hunting lodge called Castle Nowhere. The main character, a young woman named Katharine, is seeking refuge from her troubled past and finds herself drawn to the rugged beauty of the wilderness and the company of the lodge's guests. As the story unfolds, the characters reveal their secrets and struggles, including a wealthy businessman who is haunted by his past, a young artist who is searching for inspiration, and a Native American guide who is struggling with the loss of his culture. The group also faces challenges from the harsh environment, including a fierce blizzard that threatens their survival. Woolson's writing style is descriptive and atmospheric, capturing the rugged beauty of the Michigan wilderness and the complexities of human relationships. The novel explores themes of isolation, redemption, and the search for meaning in a rapidly changing world. Castle Nowhere is a compelling portrait of a time and place in American history, and a timeless exploration of the human condition.No one knows. He came here fifty years ago, and after officiating on the island a few years, he retired to a little Indian farm in the Chenaux, where he has lived ever since. Occasionally he holds a service for the half-breeds at Point St. Ignace, but the parish of Mackinac proper has its regular priest, and Father Piret apparently does not hold even the appointment of missionary. Why he remains here--a man educated, refined, and even aristocratic--is a mystery. He seems to be well provided with money; his little house in the Chenaux contains foreign books and pictures, and he is very charitable to the poor Indians.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Constance Fenimore Woolson
ISBN-10: 1419112279
ISBN-13: 9781419112270
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 108
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.44lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.22d