galveston Galveston The [FICTION & LITERATURE]
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 Grizzly Galveston Ghost - The Bear Chronicles 3 Bear Chronicles, #3【電子書籍】[ GW Moore ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞A hurricane barrels into the Texas Gulf Coast, leaving Galveston battered and broken. Uncle Henry's Bed & Breakfast takes the brunt of it, and when the storm finally passes, he's goneーclaimed by the chaos. News of his uncle's death hits Ronnie hard, but before he can even catch his breath, he finds himself holding the keys to the battered old B & B.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Ronnie's friends won't let him face this alone. They drop everything, take time off work, and head to Galveston, ready to roll up their sleeves. At first, the work is almost therapeuticーscrubbing, repairing, replacing. But then they uncovers a hidden grave on the property, and everything changes. The house, once just creaky and old, starts to feel alive, and not in a good way. Moans drift from the attic. Paintings fall when no one's watching.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Curiosity turns into obsession as they dig into the story behind the grave. What they find is a mystery that stretches back a century. Lyndon and Tom investigate, while Steve uncovers a curious link to New York that nobody saw coming.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Determined to get answers, Paul tracks down a local medium. The group gathers for a s?ance, half skeptical, half terrified. What unfolds is nothing any of them could have prepared for.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the investigation spirals, the questions pile up. Was Uncle Henry's death really just a tragic accidentーor did something more sinister have a hand in it? Why was someone buried on the property instead of in a cemetery? What secret is the Great Hurricane of 1901 still hiding? And is it possible for a serial killer to reach out from beyond the grave?＜/p＞ ＜p＞There's only one way to find out. With Kevin lending a hand, the group faces the biggest question of all: are ghosts real, or is the past just refusing to stay buried?＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 300円 |
 The Assassin Galveston【電子書籍】[ Jim West ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞After failed attempts to penetrate the veil of one of several oyster wholesale companies operating in Galveston, Texas, suspected of involvement in the production and distribution of the deadly drug, fentanyl, Black Water is called upon to solve the mystery. Using investigative techniques unavailable to the DEA because of restrictions imposed by numerous laws, Black Water discovers the suspect company is involved in a most unique distribution chain, stretching from Mexico across over half of the United States. Beginning with the head of one of the largest drug cartels in Mexico to dozens of wholesale and retail oyster companies across the country and down to the street dealers, they are given approval to eradicate the entire distribution chain by whatever means necessary. Knowing the number of deaths attributed annually to fentanyl, Black Water is only too willing to do what the government cannot do: Remove everyone involved.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 705円 |
 The Lighthouse of Galveston Gray Area Series【電子書籍】[ John Hudson ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞＜strong＞What if the world tearing itself apart was what brought two star-crossed lovers together?＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞As World War I rages, a war also rages inside the hearts of ＜strong＞Will＜/strong＞ and ＜strong＞Anasasia＜/strong＞ (＜strong＞Anna＜/strong＞), two orphans unknowingly adopted into the same wealthy family in a small ＜strong＞Southern＜/strong＞ town. When he's called to serve, and she nearly dies from the ＜strong＞Spanish Flu＜/strong＞, their bond deepens into a forbidden love that defies morality, family, and faith itself.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As their love is slowly discovered, the town turns against them, and they retreat into each other. Will clings to Anna as his neurodiverse ＜strong＞Lighthouse＜/strong＞, and his ＜strong＞Yellow Rose＜/strong＞, the woman he would cross ＜strong＞Texas＜/strong＞ for. Anna latches on to him as her neurotypical anchor, the one who interprets the world and makes it safe for her. As their love deepens, they must decide whether or not to stand firm as they face down the loss of ＜strong＞their friends, futures, and possibly their lives＜/strong＞.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Haunted by memories from past lives lost, and apparitions that even others can see, Will and Anna begin to suspect that this ＜strong＞might not be their first time falling in love.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞The Lighthouse of Galveston is a haunting story of forbidden love, war, soulmates, sacrifice, civil rights, and the gray areas of the human heart. It's perfect for readers who enjoy:＜/p＞ ＜ul＞ ＜li＞Star-crossed lovers＜/li＞ ＜li＞Slow-burn romantic tension＜/li＞ ＜li＞War-shadowed coming-of-age stories＜/li＞ ＜li＞Historical fiction with psychological realism＜/li＞ ＜li＞Literary romance with moral complexity＜/li＞ ＜li＞Haunting love stories with metaphysical undertones＜/li＞ ＜/ul＞ ＜p＞Written with sharp psychological realism, it asks:＜/p＞ ＜ul＞ ＜li＞Do we choose who we love?＜/li＞ ＜li＞What kinds of love are acceptable?＜/li＞ ＜li＞How far should we go to protect the people we love most?＜/li＞ ＜/ul＞ ＜p＞And most importantly＜/p＞ ＜ul＞ ＜li＞Is it ok not to have all the answers?＜/li＞ ＜/ul＞ ＜p＞For readers of Cold Mountain, The Time Traveler's Wife, and Atonement, The Lighthouse of Galveston explores how even the purest love can challenge everything we believe about right and wrong.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 650円 |
 Galveston From the creator of True Detective【電子書籍】[ Nic Pizzolatto ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞＜strong＞'Recalls only the finest examples of the form'＜/strong＞ Dennis Lehane＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞'The elegance Pizzolatto brings to his heart-wrenching story makes it unforgettable'＜/strong＞ ＜em＞Daily Mail＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞From the creator of the hit HBO series ＜em＞True Detective＜/em＞ comes a powerful, gleaming-dark thriller rich with Southern atmosphere.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Roy Cady is by his own admission 'a bad man'. With a snow flurry of cancer in his lungs and no one to live for, he's a walking time-bomb of violence. Following a fling with his boss's lover, he's sent on a routine assignment he knows is a death trap. Yet after a smoking spasm of violence, Roy's would-be killers are mostly dead and he is mostly alive.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Before Roy makes his getaway, he finds a beaten-up woman in the apartment, and sees something in her frightened, defiant eyes that causes a crucial decision. He takes her with him on the run from New Orleans to Galveston, Texas, permanently entwining their fate along a highway of seedy bars and fleabag hotels, a world of treacherous drifters, pick-up trucks, and ashed-out hopes, with death just a car-length behind.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞Nic Pizzolatto's highly acclaimed, Edgar Award-nominated thriller announces the arrival of a major new talent for fans of Dennis Lehane, James Lee Burke and＜/em＞ Breaking Bad*.*＜/p＞ ＜p＞'＜strong＞A good old Southern gothic treat of a road trip＜/strong＞ through Texas and Louisiana. Think James Lee Burke meets ＜em＞Midnight In The Garden of Good And Evil＜/em＞ with shades of ＜em＞Paris, Texas'＜/em＞＜br /＞ Sam Baker, ＜em＞The Pool＜/em＞＜br /＞ '＜strong＞Terrific＜/strong＞ dialogue'＜br /＞ ＜em＞Kirkus＜/em＞＜br /＞ 'Pizzolatto's ＜strong＞insightful＜/strong＞ portrayal is rough and tumble real. He vividly captures Galveston in all its desperate vulnerability'＜br /＞ ＜em＞Publishers Weekly＜/em＞＜br /＞ 'A ＜strong＞truly original＜/strong＞ and gifted writer'＜br /＞ ＜em＞Litro＜/em＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 1,723円 |
 The Medicine Woman of Galveston【電子書籍】[ Amanda Skenandore ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞＜strong＞The author of＜/strong＞ ＜em＞＜strong＞The Nurse’s Secret＜/strong＞＜/em＞ ＜strong＞delivers a haunting new book based on true history perfect for readers of Kristin Hannah, Ellen Marie Wiseman, and Donna Everhart. This spellbinding story of a determined female doctor pushed into life as part of a menacing swindler’s traveling medicine show in order to support her son is rife with unflinching prose and set against the backdrop of the devastating Galveston Hurricane of 1900.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞"Perfect on so many levels that I don't even know where to begin." ーAddison Armstrong, Author of＜/strong＞ ＜em＞＜strong＞The War Librarian＜/strong＞＜/em＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Once a trailblazer in the field of medicine, Dr. Tucia Hatherley hasn’t touched a scalpel or stethoscope since she made a fatal mistake in the operating theater. Instead, she works in a corset factory, striving to earn enough to support her disabled son. When even that livelihood is threatened, Tucia is left with one optionーto join a wily, charismatic showman named Huey and become part of his traveling medicine show.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Her medical license lends the show a pretense of credibility, but the cures and tonics Tucia is forced to peddle are little more than purgatives and bathwater. Loathing the duplicity, even as she finds uneasy kinship with the other misfit performers, Tucia vows to leave as soon as her debts are paid and start a new life with her sonーif Huey will ever let her go.＜/p＞ ＜p＞When the show reaches Galveston, Texas, Tucia tries to break free from Huey, only to be pulled even deeper into his schemes. But there is a far greater reckoning ahead, as a September storm becomes a devastating hurricane that will decimate the Gulf Coastーand challenge Tucia to recover her belief in medicine, in the goodness of othersーand in herself.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 1,854円 |
 The Medicine Woman of Galveston MEDICINE WOMAN OF GALVESTON [ Amanda Skenandore ] 楽天ブックス | MEDICINE WOMAN OF GALVESTON Amanda Skenandore KENSINGTON PUB CORP2024 Paperback English ISBN：9781496741684 洋書 Fiction & Literature（小説＆文芸） Fiction | 3,564円 |
 The Episcopacy of Nicholas Gallagher, Bishop of Galveston, 1882?1918【電子書籍】[ Sr. Madeleine Grace, CVI ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞Nicholas Aloysius Gallagher became the third Roman Catholic bishop for the Diocese of Galveston in1882. During his thirty-six year tenure as bishop, Gallagher made significant contributions to the development of Catholicism in Texas in very challenging and difficult times. Gallagher’s episcopacy was marked by the rapid growth of parishes, Catholic schools, and hospitals.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Notable for being the first American-born bishop to serve Texas, Gallagher hailed from north of the Mason-Dixon Line, a fact not easily missed in a state still reeling from the Civil War. Remembered for his missionary efforts among African American Catholics, he pushed the church to become more involved in the local community, opening the first school for black children in 1886. He also established the Holy Rosary Parish, one of the first black parishes in Texas. Similar parishes followed in Houston, Beaumont, and Port Arthur.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Bishop Gallagher also was instrumental in the rebuilding of churches destroyed by the devastating 1900 hurricane that claimed more than six thousand lives, including ten nuns and more than ninety orphans. In the aftermath of the storm, Gallagher demonstrated a steady hand in the midst of tragedy and was praised for his ability to bring hope and courage to survivors.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞The Episcopacy of Nicholas Gallagher, Bishop of Galveston, 1882?1918＜/em＞ is a major biography of an important religious figure in Texas during a time of transition. This book will appeal to readers interested in Texas history, Galveston history, and the history of the Roman Catholic Church in America.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 4,643円 |
 Storms Floods and Sunshine An AutobiographyーMemoirs of the Great Galveston Hurricane Weather Forecaster【電子書籍】[ Isaac Monroe Cline ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞More than six thousand souls perished in the September 8, 1900, hurricane that devastated the island town of Galveston, Texas. Men and women, rich and poor, black and white struggled alike in what was to that date the worst natural disaster in American history. Many more would have lost their lives, however, if it wasn't for the efforts of Dr. Issac Monroe Cline, section director at the Weather Bureau Headquarters. It was Cline who decided to raise the flags over the Weather Bureau, signaling an impending hurricane. He also spoke to large crowds of people in low-lying areas of the island, correctly predicting the unexpected force and direction of the storm.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This detailed autobiography, originally penned by Cline in 1945, chronicles his life and education before and after the deadly events at Galveston. It is a complete picture of him not just as a weather forecaster, but also as a small boy, a student, a survivor, and a meteorological scholar. It is supplemented with antique photographs and information from his textbook Characteristics of Tropical Cyclones.＜/p＞ ＜p＞More than one hundred years after the hurricane that would forever mark his career, Cline is still revered as a pioneer in his field. His work charting hurricanes, measuring their direction, speed, and precipitation, helped build the foundations for modern meteorology. Storms, Floods and Sunshine preserves the science and emotion behind the man the Associated Press called "the smiling, genial, climatological genius."＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 1,440円 |
 Whirlwind of Resilience: The Galveston Cyclone Chronicles【電子書籍】[ aarat ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞Whirlwind of Resilience: The Galveston Cyclone Chronicles is a gripping historical fiction novel that immerses readers in the harrowing events of the catastrophic Galveston cyclone of 1900. This captivating tale takes you on a tumultuous journey through the stages of destruction, survival, and the remarkable resilience of a community determined to rebuild.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the storm clouds gather on the horizon, Stage 1, "The Gathering Storm," sets the tone, building tension and anticipation. Stage 2, "The Calm Before the Storm," portrays the deceptive tranquility that precedes the cyclone's wrath, lulling the unsuspecting town into a false sense of security.＜/p＞ ＜p＞With a relentless force, Stage 3, "The Wrath Unleashed," plunges readers into the heart of the cyclone's fury. Through the eyes of compelling characters, you will experience the terror, chaos, and sheer power of nature unleashed upon Galveston, forever altering the town's landscape and its residents' lives.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Stage 4, "Seeking Shelter," follows the survivors as they struggle to find safety amidst the chaos, highlighting the strength of human bonds forged in the face of adversity. Stage 5, "Endurance and Survival," witnesses their relentless determination as they navigate the aftermath, battling physical and emotional challenges with unwavering resolve.＜/p＞ ＜p＞In Stage 6, "Aftermath and Rebuilding," you will witness the community's incredible resilience as they rally together to rebuild their shattered town. From the physical reconstruction of homes and infrastructure to the emotional healing and restoration of community spirit, this stage encapsulates the indomitable human spirit's triumph over tragedy.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Stage 7, "Legacy and Remembrance," delves into the enduring impact of the Galveston cyclone on the town's identity and collective memory. Through the poignant tales of survivors and the rituals of remembrance, the legacy of resilience is passed down from generation to generation, reminding us of the strength that lies within communities.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Whirlwind of Resilience: The Galveston Cyclone Chronicles is a testament to the resilience and fortitude of the human spirit. It honors the lives lost, celebrates the survivors' courage, and pays homage to the triumph of a community determined to rise from the ashes. This vividly depicted historical novel will transport you to a time of turmoil and hope, leaving an indelible impression of the power of resilience in the face of nature's fury.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Prepare to be swept away by this compelling narrative that intertwines historical events with captivating characters, bringing to life the remarkable tale of Galveston's battle with the cyclone and the whirlwind of resilience that followed.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 550円 |
 Wings of the Wind, A Historical Romance Set in Galveston, Texas 1850【電子書籍】[ Marjorie Thelen ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞Mercedes Lawless is the prosperous owner of the Lavender Dry Goods Emporium in Galveston, Texas in 1850. A man walks in one day and says his employer, a clipper ship captain, has won her store in a card game from an uncle she didn't know she had. Mercedes won't let her store be taken without a fight. She confronts Captain Andre Lafitte on his clipper ship, ＜em＞Wings of the Wind＜/em＞, which brings on a series of mishaps. Captain and shopkeeper match wits over who has rightful claim to her store, who is going to find the lost uncle who has disappeared, and who really is in command. In end the two must come to grips with whether they stay the course in their own lives or join together and sail off into the sunset.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 550円 |
 Beyond Tears A Story of One Family’s Survival of the 1900 Hurricane of Galveston, Texas【電子書籍】[ Kathleen Steele ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞BEYOND TEARS is based on the true story of James and Rosanna Steele and their six children when faced with experiencing the devastation of the 1900 Galveston, Texas Hurricane. It remains the worst National disaster to hit the United States of America in the loss of life.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 562円 |
 Look The Other Way Galveston Crime Scene, #1【電子書籍】[ Leigh Jones ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞A young woman found bleeding to death on a stranger's front lawn uses her last breath to whisper two words: I'm sorry.＜/p＞ ＜p＞That's a first for reporter Kate Bennett. She's determined to find out why a murder victim felt compelled to apologize. And she can't wait to splash the news of an arrest in 48-point type across the front page of the Galveston Gazette.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Detective Peter Johnson has seen his share of human carnage. He knows from experience justice isn't always that swift or simple. When the case goes cold right from the start, he clings to faith that the killer will eventually face a reckoning.＜/p＞ ＜p＞But that's not good enough for Kate.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Vowing to find the answers he couldn't, she quickly discovers the truth costs more than some people are willing to pay. Can Johnson convince her that justice is still worth fighting for, even if she can't see it on this side of eternity?＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜strong＞Look The Other Way is a contemporary Christian mystery exploring questions of faith and justice in an imperfect world that desperately needs both.＜/strong＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 350円 |
 Henry Sampson and the Great Galveston Storm【電子書籍】[ William Merrell ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞Henry Sampson and the Great Galveston Storm is a historic novel set in Galveston, Texas. All the action takes place in the week before and during the infamous 1900 hurricane, although there are flashbacks the famous privateer, Jean Lafitte, and his men as they bury and then protect a treasure. Galveston in 1900 was a booming, fascinating place. Wealth was being accumulated at amazing rates and new businesses and businessmen were pouring into town. Its hotels, one of which sported a five story atrium, were the finest south of St. Louis. It was also a party town. Galveston had more saloons than New Orleans. Whorehouses and society clubs occupied the same block. Politics and race relations were difficult as the post Civil War Republicans (led by a black Galvestonian) reluctantly gave way to a new majority of white politicians. Black and white unions fought over control of the cotton docks where the aptly nicknamed Octopus of the Gulf, the Galveston Wharves Company, monopolized seaborne trade into all of Texas. Jack Johnson, a native Galvestonian, was beginning his legendary boxing career and famous entertainers, such as Lillie Langtry, regularly performed at Galveston's opera house. The 1900 Galveston business and social environment suit Henry Sampson, a somewhat shady (who wasn't) businessman, who has come to Galveston to seek his fortune. And he's well on his way to riches using his loose assemblage of partners, both black and white, to exploit the greed of the Galveston Wharves Company. Henry dreams of the day he will have enough money to join Galveston's upper crust and marry his girlfriend, Molly Banes. Molly is a complex creature, an uncannily accurate fortuneteller who remains unimpressed with what money (in particular Henry's) can buy. Enter three mysterious siblings (two brothers and a sister) who claim to be Lafitte's descendants and who definitely have an interesting map and some of his famous journals. The materials provide substantial clues but not the exact whereabouts of Lafitte's buried treasure. They offer Henry a piece of the fortune in return for his help in finding the treasure and getting it off the Island. While dancing a fine line with the mysterious and ever scarier siblings, Henry tracks down correspondence, meets with heirs, determines changes in the Island's topography, and reexamines Lafitte's journals. His persistence finally pays off and he determines the treasure's location - just as the 1900 hurricane hits the Island.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 827円 |
 Washed By The Water Galveston Crime Scene, #3【電子書籍】[ Leigh Jones ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞With a hurricane menacing in the gulf, reporter Kate Bennett and Detective Peter Johnson find themselves caught in a life-or-death struggle against an escaped prisoner hell-bent on revenge.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Tommy Gage murdered his parents on Kate's first day at the Galveston Gazette. Her reporting on the crime thwarted the teen's escape, giving Peter a chance to arrest him. When he breaks out of jail on the eve of his trial, they're convinced he has bigger plans than making a clean getaway.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Kate is determined to stay and cover the storm, no matter the risk. But as the hurricane looms and Gage circles ever closer, Kate's biggest battle rages in her own heart. After a year of keeping Peter at arm's length, she knows it's time to tear down the wall she's kept between them. But she's never taken a leap of faith, and this one feels more like jumping off a cliff.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Peter's only goal is to keep Kate safe, even if he has to sacrifice everything to do it. As the island trembles in anticipation of the hurricane's wrath, Kate and Peter must confront their deepest fears and the darkness that surrounds them.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Washed By The Water is a gritty tale of heart-pounding Christian suspense that dives into the struggle between wavering faith and the enduring hope that lies in surrender.＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 450円 |
 The Windows of Heaven A Novel of Galveston's Great Storm of 1900【電子書籍】[ Ron Rozelle ] 楽天Kobo電子書籍ストア | ＜p＞＜strong＞Winner of the 2000 ＜em＞Texas Review＜/em＞ Fiction Prize＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞Set in Galveston during the 1900 storm, the most devastating natural disaster in the history of the United States, this sweeping novel follows the fates of several richly drawn characters. It is the story of Sal, the little girl who is wise beyond her years and who holds out as much hope for the world as she does for her father, the ruined son of a respected father.＜/p＞ ＜p＞It is the story of Sister Zilphia, the nun who helps run the St. Mary's Orphanage. The only thing separating the two long buildings of the orphanage is a fragile line of sand dunes; the only thing separating Zilphia from the world is the brittle faith that she has been sent there to consider. A faith that has never been truly tested. Until now.＜/p＞ ＜p＞And it is the story of Galveston herself, the grand old lady of the Gulf Coast, with her harbor filled with ships from the world over; her Victorian homes and her brothels and her grand pavilions set in their own parks; and her stately mansions along Broadway, the highest ground on the island, at eight feet above sea level. All must face their darkest night now, as nature hurls the worst she can muster at the narrow strip of sand and saltgrass that is doomed to become, for a time, part of the ocean floor.＜/p＞ ＜p＞This is the story of heroes and villains, of courage and sacrifice and, most of all, of people trying desperately to survive. And it is the story of an era now gone, of splendor and injustice, filled with the simple joy of living.＜/p＞ ＜p＞＜em＞＜strong＞Prologue＜/strong＞＜br /＞ It started raining after midnight.＜br /＞ At first a few heavy drops, as large as pebbles, splattered against windows, and spotted the dry pavement of the streets. They plinked into half-full troughs of dirty water outside the saloons on Post Office Street; horses tied there winced against the stings. People inside the saloons-sailors and dock workers and whores-paid no attention to the steadily quickening tattoo being pelted out on the tin sheets or slates of the roofs but kept to the business at hand: the drinking, and gambling, and the sweaty, brief stabbing away at the very oldest of human exertions.＜br /＞ Some of Galveston's people, in other parts of the city, listened to the rain from their beds. A few, who had looked up that day at the Levy Building on Market Street and noticed the pair of warning flags that flew from the fourth-floor offices of the Weather Bureau, knew that this was the first, slow calling card of a tropical storm. Isaac Cline, the chief of the bureau, had hoisted the flags on Friday morning, and they had danced and popped in the brisk north wind all day. The red one, with the black box in its middle, meant that a particularly malevolent storm was a possibility. The white one, above it, meant that if it came, it would come from the northwest.＜br /＞ But not too many people had seen the flags. And now the first big drops of rain plopped into the sand dunes and salt grass of the island and slid through the muted light of the gas street lights in town, and nobody paid much attention to them. Those in bed closed their eyes and let the tapping of the rain sing them to sleep.＜br /＞ It had come a long way, this storm.＜br /＞ Almost two weeks before, somewhere on the immense, swaying surface of the eternal Atlantic, a small portion of the sea had rebelled against the unremitting late summer heat, and heaved itself up in protest. Africa lay a thousand miles to the east, over the vast, bowllike curve of the world, and many more thousands of miles of ocean and sky stretched endlessly to the west. The air above the place had become suddenly full of new, burdensome moisture.＜/em＞＜/p＞画面が切り替わりますので、しばらくお待ち下さい。 ※ご購入は、楽天kobo商品ページからお願いします。※切り替わらない場合は、こちら をクリックして下さい。 ※このページからは注文できません。 | 2,387円 |