Publisher's Synopsis
Saranac: A Story of Lake Champlain is a historical fiction novel written by John Talbot Smith. The book is set in the late 18th century and is centered around the lives of two families living on the shores of Lake Champlain, which is located in the northeastern region of the United States.The story follows the lives of the two families, the Harringtons and the Hamiltons, as they navigate the challenges of life in the wilderness. The Harringtons are a wealthy family who have recently moved to the area, while the Hamiltons are a poorer family who have lived there for generations.As the families interact with each other, they begin to uncover secrets and scandals that threaten to tear them apart. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and redemption as the characters struggle to find their place in the world.Throughout the book, the author paints a vivid picture of life in the late 18th century, describing the natural beauty of the lake and the surrounding wilderness, as well as the hardships and dangers of living in such a remote area.Overall, Saranac: A Story of Lake Champlain is a captivating tale of family, love, and survival in the wilderness, set against the backdrop of one of America's most beautiful natural landmarks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.