The Secret Chord provides new context for some of the best-known episodes of David's life while also focusing on others, even more remarkable and emotionally intense, that have been neglected. Peeling away the myth to bring David to life in Second Iron Age Israel, Brooks traces the arc of his journey from obscurity to fame, from shepherd to soldier, from hero to traitor, from beloved king to murderous despot and into his remorseful and diminished dotage. Now, Brooks takes on one of literature's richest and most enigmatic figures: a man who shimmers between history and legend. With more than two million copies of her novels sold, New York Times bestselling author Geraldine Brooks has achieved both popular and critical acclaim. Alice Hoffman The Washington PostĪ rich and utterly absorbing novel about the life of King David, from the Pulitzer Prize winning author of People of the Book and March. Geraldine Brooks is the author of four other novels, the Pulitzer Prize–winning March, the international bestsellers Caleb’s Crossing, People of the Book, and Year of Wonders. Born and raised in Australia, she lives on Martha’s Vineyard with her husband, the author Tony Horwitz.Ī page turner.Brooks is a master at bringing the past alive.in her skillful hands the issues of the past echo our own deepest concerns: love and loss, drama and tragedy, chaos and brutality.

Reserved Seating is available. Only books purchased from Warwick's will be signed. This event is free and open to the public. Warwick's is hosting Pulitzer Prize winning author Geraldine Brooks on Thursday, October 20th at 7:30pm to discuss and sign her new book The Secret Chord.

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