Serena
by Ron Rash
Serena by Ron Rash holds a well received rating of 3.52 out of 5, based on 25.1K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 371 pages.
About Serena
The year is 1929, and newlyweds George and Serena Pemberton travel from Boston to the North Carolina mountains where they plan to create a timber empire. Although George has already lived in the camp long enough to father an illegitimate child, Serena is new to the mountains—but she soon shows herself to be the equal of any man, overseeing crews, hunting rattle-snakes, even saving her husband's life in the wilderness. Together this lord and lady of the woodlands ruthlessly kill or vanquish all who fall out of favor. Yet when Serena learns that she will never bear a child, she sets out to murder the son George fathered without her. Mother and child begin a struggle for their lives, and when Serena suspects George is protecting his illegitimate family, the Pembertons' intense, passionate marriage starts to unravel as the story moves toward its shocking reckoning.Rash's masterful balance of violence and beauty yields a riveting novel that, at its core, tells of love both honored and betrayed.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Ron Rash |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 371 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.52 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 25,082 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Serena?
Serena is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Historical Fiction.
Is Serena worth reading?
Based on 25.1K reader ratings, Serena has an average score of 3.52 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Serena?
Serena has 371 pages.
Who wrote Serena?
Serena was written by Ron Rash. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Serena?
The ISBN-13 for Serena is 9780061470850.0.
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