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The protagonist of this novel from Albanese (Stolen Beauty) is mesmerizing and believable as the inspiration for Hawthorne's Hester Prynne. Isobel Gamble and her husband Edward leave Scotland and head for America after Edward's opium addiction has ruined his finances and reputation. Upon arrival in Salem, Edward promptly abandons Isobel and heads back out to sea, working as a medic. While Isobel i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More