One of the books I’m most excited about this summer, The Orphanmaster by Jean Zimmerman is on sale tomorrow. Here’s the description, from the publisher:
It’s 1663 in the tiny, hardscrabble Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, now present-day southern Manhattan. Orphan children are going missing, and among those looking into the mysterious state of affairs are a quick-witted twenty-two-year-old trader, Blandine von Couvering, herself an orphan, and a dashing British spy named Edward Drummond.
Suspects abound, including the governor’s wealthy nephew, a green-eyed aristocrat with decadent tastes; an Algonquin trapper who may be possessed by a demon that turns people into cannibals; and the colony’s own corrupt and conflicted orphanmaster. Both the search for the killer and Edward and Blandine’s newfound romance are endangered, however, when Blandine is accused of being a witch and Edward is sentenced to hang for espionage. Meanwhile, war looms as the English king plans to wrest control of the colony.
Jean Zimmerman brings New Amsterdam and its surrounding wilderness alive for modern-day readers with exacting period detail. Lively, fast paced, and full of colorful characters, The Orphanmaster is a dramatic page-turner that will appeal to fans of Hilary Mantel and Geraldine Brooks.
Unfortunately, I haven’t had a chance to read this yet, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t. Zimmerman’s publisher, Viking Books, is offering one copy to a Devourer of Books reader with a US mailing address. Simply fill out the form below by 11:59pm Central on Sunday, June 24th and you’ll be entered to win.
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Heard raves about this from Michael and Ann of Books on the Nightstand. Thanks for the giveaway!
I’M excited about this one too! It’s already on my to-buy list, so thanks so much for the chance to win!
I’m not a fan of Mantel, but this book sure does sound interesting.
Thanks for the giveaway! You pronounced the magic name of Hilary Mantel…
I’ve seen ads for this one and it looks quite good. Thanks for the opportunity to win it!
I really enjoyed the book. I did find the first few pages confusing and hard to follow and maybe unnecessary. Great characters and lots of history. I think it’s a book I’ll be able to recommend to men and not just women.
This does sound good. I will have to add it to my wish list.
Thanks for the chance!
Thanks for the giveaway! I’ve lost touch with your blog since my Google Reader exploded.
I’m now subscribed by email so I can stop by more often.