Gallows Road
Gallows Road by Lisa Hall Brownell is a historical novel published by Elm Grove Press on April 2, 2022. This edition spans 280 pages and is presented in English. The narrative centers on a young woman who faces trial and condemnation for a crime she insists she did not commit, drawing inspiration from events in New London, Connecticut during the 1750s. The story is told through the perspective of Mercy Bramble, an indentured servant who navigates a tumultuous relationship with her master while grappling with the implications of a tragic death that places her life at the mercy of a jury.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes related to justice and societal norms, as the plot unfolds amidst the backdrop of historical realities faced by indentured servants. The narrative delves into the complexities of Mercy’s situation, highlighting the struggles of unwed mothers and the harsh penalties they faced. Gallows Road combines historical context with literary invention, ultimately presenting a thought-provoking conclusion that challenges the perception of truth in recorded history.
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A beautiful young woman is put on trial and condemned to death for a crime she swears that she did not commit. Inspired by similar incidents in New London, Connecticut in the 1750s, the historical novel Gallows Road is told through the eyes of an indentured servant, Mercy Bramble. Sent to live in a remote farmhouse, the 17-year-old finds herself in a destructive relationship with her 27-year-old master. The mysterious death of her newborn puts Mercy’s life in the hands of a jury while three ministers – and the cult-like Children of God – all fight to save her soul. No one believes the truth – that it was someone else in the household who murdered the infant girl.Indentured servants – white or Native American men and women who often worked alongside African-American slaves – were forbidden to marry during the seven years they were bonded to service. Illegitimate births were common, and unwed mothers faced heavy fines and extended periods of servitude. “Gallows Road” combines history with literary invention, and its surprise ending will challenge and inspire readers. The story demonstrates, in an unsettling way, that recorded history might not always reveal the truth.
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