American Follies
- Authors: Norman Lock
- Series: Book 7 in the American Novels series
- Genres: Historical
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- Rating: 4.6 based on 3 reviews
- Release Date: July 7, 2020
- Print length: 288 pages (Paperback)
About the book
In the seventh book of The American Novels series, Ellen Finch, once a stenographer for Henry James, reflects on her time working with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton, key figures in the American suffrage movement. She also recounts her bond with Margaret, a unique performer from P. T. Barnum's circus. When Ellen's baby is abducted by the Klan, she, Margaret, and the suffragists embark on a journey from New York to Memphis on Barnum's train to save the child from a tragic fate.
A blend of ferocity and humor, American Follies delves into the origins of the women's rights crusade, its intersection with the battle for racial equality, and its impact on contemporary politics.
Norman Lock, an acclaimed writer of novels, short stories, and poetry, as well as scripts for stage and radio, resides in Aberdeen, New Jersey, where he is crafting the upcoming installments of The American Novels series.
Praise for this book
Provocative, funny and sobering.
[Norman Lock's fiction] shimmers with glorious language, fluid rhythms, and complex insights.
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