My Name Is Resolute
My Name Is Resolute by Nancy E. Turner is a historical fiction novel published by St. Martin’s Publishing Group on February 17, 2015. This reprint edition spans 608 pages and is presented in English. The story follows Resolute Talbot, who, along with her siblings, is captured by pirates in Jamaica and sold into slavery in colonial New England. As she navigates her new life, Resolute grapples with her identity and the societal expectations of a young woman in a tumultuous era leading up to the American Revolution.
Readers will find a narrative rich in historical context, focusing on themes of resilience and self-discovery. Set against the backdrop of colonial America, the novel explores Resolute’s journey as she learns the trade of spinning and weaving while facing the challenges of her circumstances. As the revolutionary spirit begins to take hold, her skills at the loom place her at the heart of a significant movement. My Name Is Resolute offers an engaging portrayal of a woman’s struggle for autonomy and purpose during a pivotal time in American history.
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One of Book Riot‘s top 100 Must-Read Books of American Historical Fiction!
Nancy Turner burst onto the literary scene with her hugely popular novels These Is My Words, Sarah’s Quilt, and The Star Garden. Now, Turner has written the novel she was born to write, this exciting and heartfelt story of a woman struggling to find herself during the tumultuous years preceding the American Revolution.
The year is 1729, and Resolute Talbot and her siblings are captured by pirates, taken from their family in Jamaica, and brought to the New World. Resolute and her sister are sold into slavery in colonial New England and taught the trade of spinning and weaving. When Resolute finds herself alone in Lexington, Massachusetts, she struggles to find her way in a society that is quick to judge a young woman without a family. As the seeds of rebellion against England grow, Resolute is torn between following the rules and breaking free. Resolute’s talent at the loom places her at the center of an incredible web of secrecy that helped drive the American Revolution. Heart-wrenching, brilliantly written, and packed to the brim with adventure, My Name is Resolute is destined to be an instant classic.
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