About the book
A love story wrapped around a murder mystery, set in seventeenth-century Manhattan
In 1663 in the hardscrabble colony of New Amsterdam—today’s lower Manhattan—orphan children are going missing and residents suspect a serial killer. The list of possible culprits is long and strange. Among those looking into the mystery are a shrewd young Dutch woman, Blandine van Couvering, and a dashing Englishman, Edward Drummond, whose newfound romance is threatened by horrible accusations.
In this spellbinding work of historical fiction, Jean Zimmerman relates the harsh realities of life in early Manhattan, re-creating the sights, smells, and textures of the rough settlement surrounded by wilderness and subject to political turmoil. Compulsively readable and filled with New York history, The Orphanmaster will delight fans of Caleb Carr, Hilary Mantel, and Geraldine Brooks.
Editions of The Orphanmaster
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670023646
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143123538
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101583654
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593862582
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781101564301
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9781611761054
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A love story wrapped around a murder mystery, set in seventeenth-century Manhattan
In 1663 in the hardscrabble colony of New Amsterdam—today’s lower Manhattan—orphan children are going missing and residents suspect a serial killer. The list of possible culprits is long and strange. Among those looking into the mystery are a shrewd young Dutch woman, Blandine van Couvering, and a dashing Englishman, Edward Drummond, whose newfound romance is threatened by horrible accusations.
In this spellbinding work of historical fiction, Jean Zimmerman relates the harsh realities of life in early Manhattan, re-creating the sights, smells, and textures of the rough settlement surrounded by wilderness and subject to political turmoil. Compulsively readable and filled with New York history, The Orphanmaster will delight fans of Caleb Carr, Hilary Mantel, and Geraldine Brooks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Orphanmaster about?
A love story wrapped around a murder mystery, set in seventeenth-century Manhattan
In 1663 in the hardscrabble colony of New Amsterdam—today’s lower Manhattan—orphan children are going missing and residents suspect a serial killer. The list of possible culprits is long and strange. Among those looking into the mystery are a shrewd young Dutch woman, Blandine van Couvering, and a dashing Englishman, Edward Drummond, whose newfound romance is threatened by horrible accusations.
In this spellbinding work of historical fiction, Jean Zimmerman relates the harsh realities of life in early Manhattan, re-creating the sights, smells, and textures of the rough settlement surrounded by wilderness and subject to political turmoil. Compulsively readable and filled with New York history, The Orphanmaster will delight fans of Caleb Carr, Hilary Mantel, and Geraldine Brooks.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Orphanmaster?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Orphanmaster?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780670023646
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Orphanmaster?
Jean Zimmerman
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Orphanmaster is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670023646) and paperback(ISBN 9780143123538) and ebook(ISBN 9781101583654) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593862582) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781101564301) and audiodisc(ISBN 9781611761054)
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