McCracken, Elizabeth
Bowlaway
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099526940
- author:
- McCracken, Elizabeth
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 2.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Sagas, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Bertha Truitt's arrival in Salford, Massachusetts, at the turn of the twentieth century is shrouded in mystery. Found unconscious in a local cemetery with only a bowling ball, a candlepin, and fifteen pounds of gold, she is an enigma to everyone who knows her. Her decision to marry Leviticus Sprague, the doctor who revived her, sparks both fascination and scandal among the townspeople. As Bertha builds a life and opens a thriving bowling alley, Truitt Alleys becomes Salford's defining landmark. However, when she dies in a freak accident, her past resurfaces, revealing a son who claims to be heir apparent to the business. The implications of Bertha's obfuscations continue to affect future generations, leading to inheritance battles and hidden wills. The story that unfolds is one of family, legacy, and the enduring power of a woman's spirit.