The 19th Wife
by David Ebershoff
The 19th Wife by David Ebershoff holds a well received rating of 3.63 out of 5, based on 44.9K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 514 pages.
About The 19th Wife
Faith, I tell them, is a mystery, elusive to many, and never easy to explain.
Sweeping and lyrical, spellbinding and unforgettable, David Ebershoff’s The 19th Wife combines epic historical fiction with a modern murder mystery to create a brilliant novel of literary suspense. It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful husband, Brigham Young, prophet and leader of the Mormon Church. Expelled and an outcast, Ann Eliza embarks on a crusade to end polygamy in the United States. A rich account of a family’s polygamous history is revealed, including how a young woman became a plural wife.Soon after Ann Eliza’s story begins, a second exquisite narrative unfolds–a tale of murder involving a polygamist family in present-day Utah. Jordan Scott, a young man who was thrown out of his fundamentalist sect years earlier, must reenter the world that cast him aside in order to discover the truth behind his father’s death.And as Ann Eliza’s narrative intertwines with that of Jordan’s search, readers are pulled deeper into the mysteries of love and faith.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | David Ebershoff |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 514 |
| Genres | Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller |
| Average Rating | 3.63 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 44,921 |
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What genre is The 19th Wife?
The 19th Wife is categorized as Historical Fiction, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The 19th Wife worth reading?
Based on 44.9K reader ratings, The 19th Wife has an average score of 3.63 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The 19th Wife?
The 19th Wife has 514 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The 19th Wife?
The 19th Wife was written by David Ebershoff. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for The 19th Wife?
The ISBN-13 for The 19th Wife is 9781400063970.0.
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