The first collection of critical essays on Silas House's work.
Denise Giardina Books
October 25, 1951
Denise Giardina identifies primarily as a theological writer, using her literary characters to explore fundamental questions of faith and belief. Her novels, which often fictionalize historical events and settings inspired by her upbringing in the Appalachian coalfields, are recognized for their profound engagement with human spirituality. Giardina's work bridges theological inquiry with historical narrative, embedding strong moral and philosophical considerations within her storytelling. Her distinctive voice compels readers to contemplate enduring themes.
Saints and Villains
- 512 pages
- 18 hours of reading
Set against the backdrop of World War II, this narrative highlights the extraordinary moral courage of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a German theologian and Nazi resister. His commitment to justice led him to participate in a failed assassination plot against Hitler, ultimately costing him his life. The book presents a sweeping and imaginative reconstruction of Bonhoeffer's exemplary life, showcasing his bravery in a time when such virtues were rare in a devastated Europe.
Fallam's Secret
- 332 pages
- 12 hours of reading
A master storyteller delivers an historical novel with a twist-what will become of a modern American woman in Cromwell's England? Returning home to West Virginia after her beloved Uncle John's death, Lydde finds that he has left her an odd legacy: a note with instructions that lead her to a remote mountain cave. When she falls into a crevasse, she finds she has followed her uncle farther than she thought-to Norchester, England, in 1657. Times are dark: the ruling Puritans have beheaded the king and prohibited song, dance, and even Christmas. Though she passes as a boy with her short hair and pants, local official Noah Fallam is still suspicious of her strange clothing and outspokenness. Luckily, she soon finds her uncle, and another man: the Raven, a bandit who provides for the poor through smuggling and robbery. The unlikely couple fall in love, and Lydde must decide where-and when-she belongs. This captivating story brings us close to Denise Giardina's signature concerns of faith and the way we treat the earth.
Wie fühlt es sich an, in einer anderen Welt zu leben? Lydde kennt dieses Gefühl nur zu gut. Durch eine Felsspalte ist sie ins 17. Jahrhundert gestürzt und hat dort den geheimnisvollen Noah Fallam kennen und lieben gelernt. Aus Liebe bleibt sie bei ihm, doch schon bald kommen ihr Zweifel. Mit ihrer selbstsicheren und unabhängigen Art ist sie den Puritanern ein Dorn im Auge. Als sie dann auch noch öffentlich bekennt, dass sie ihrem Mann nicht willenlos gehorcht, sondern eine eigene Meinung hat, bringt sie unversehens nicht nur ihr eigenes Leben in Gefahr …
Lydde kann es nicht glauben: Plötzlich befindet sie sich nicht mehr im modernen West Virginia, sondern im England zur Zeit Cromwells, im Jahr 1657! Die Puritaner reagieren, die Sitten sind streng, und Lydde muss ihre Identität verbergen. Doch dann begegnet sie einem geheimnissvollen Mann, dem >>Raben<<, der die Reichen beraubt und den Armen hilft. Sie ist vom ersten Augenblick an fasziniert von dem rätselhaften Fremden...
