by Nathaniel Nathaniel Hawthorne
First published 2018
The White Hills of New Hampshire provide the backdrop for Nathaniel Hawthorne's collection of regional stories. Characters navigate the moral complexities of 19th-century New England life against the stark beauty of the mountain landscape. Each tale explores the tension between Puritan tradition and human nature, as residents of small mountain communities confront their deepest fears and desires. Hawthorne weaves together folklore, history, and psychological insight to reveal how the past haunts the present. The stories capture the isolation and interdependence of mountain life, where secrets cannot stay buried and every choice carries weight. At their heart, these tales examine how people find meaning and connection in a harsh but beautiful world.
Genres: american-fiction, historical-fiction, american, 19th-century
Vibes: atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: moral-complexity, past-haunts-present
Setting: New Hampshire, White Hills
Period: 19th-Century
340 pages · Paperback · Sagwan Press