Victoria Ventris Shea

The Ghosts of Whidbey Island (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The Ghosts of Whidbey Island by author Victoria Ventris Shea falls into the gothic, historical, and interpersonal drama genres. This engaging novel tells the tale of Isaac Ebey, the first permanent settler on Whidbey Island in the Pacific Northwest in 1850. Arriving with ambitions and a desire for adventure, Ebey is a farmer and lawyer seeking a new home for his family. As he forms relationships with the Skagit people, particularly Snetlum, a village leader, tensions arise between settlers and native tribes. Ebey must navigate the challenges of farming, territorial demands, his wife's health, and conflicts with the governor, all within the backdrop of a historical narrative intertwined with ghostly elements.

With historical research and imaginative storytelling, Victoria Ventris Shea has crafted a captivating immersion into the rich history and folklore of the Pacific Northwest. Shea expertly blends historical events with ghostly elements, creating a haunting, poignant narrative with confidence and smoothness. The characters, particularly Isaac Ebey and Snetlum, are intricately drawn; their struggles and relationships are characterized well with meaningful dialogue that really gives a sense of period and attitude. The vivid descriptions of Whidbey Island are also gorgeously penned with evocative imagery, transporting readers to the rugged landscapes and turbulent times of the mid-19th century. As the narrative unfolds at a steady and entertaining pace, the intertwining of historical events and supernatural occurrences creates a sense of unease and mystery, keeping readers engaged until the very end. Overall, The Ghosts of Whidbey Island is a compelling blend of history, folklore, and human drama, and I would not hesitate to recommend it. -- Reviewed by K.C. Finn for Readers' Favorite

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Protection Island Trading Company
• Seitenzahl: 357
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. Mai 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781735631653
• Artikelnr.: 70681742

Autorenporträt

Victoria Ventris Shea writes historical fiction of the Pacific Northwest though she disliked history through school. The key was to focus on the characters, real people with families and real problems like ours today. Her stories often include interactions between whites and Native Americans as required by the time period and the setting of the story.She was the first in her family to attend college, working to pay her own tuition and living expenses through Spokane Falls Community College and Eastern Washington University. Her Master's degree in literacy education from Lesley College out of Boston was earned while teaching full time and raising two small children with her husband.Although she grew up in Millwood and taught in the Spokane area of Washington state for the second half of her career, the first half was in Sequim on the Olympic Peninsula and one year in Hawaii where she continues to visit. She taught kindergarten through adult levels; her favorite was working with challenged students in middle school. Her last years in education before retirement were in professional development which included teaching Professional Certification courses for Washington State University and developing teacher courses with video for Washington's New Teacher Center.Today, she lives on Whidbey Island, home of the Penn Cove mussels, with her husband. Her adult children and grandbaby live nearby. She enjoys reading, research, writing, cooking, yoga, Musselfest in March, the Water Festival in May, warm weather, and most of all, her family.