Il signor Manuel risiede con la sua famiglia in una comunità ecumenica a Cape Cod. Inizia la sua giornata di scrittura alla prima luce nella sua ufficio nel faro. Oltre alle sue attività creative, dedica tempo alla guida di laboratori di scrittura, dove incoraggia gli aspiranti autori a credere nei propri sogni e a perseverare.
Sounding Forth the Trumpet brings to life one of the most crucial epochs in America's history--the events leading up to and precipitating the Civil War. In this enlightening book, readers live through the Gold Rush, the Mexican War, the skirmishes of Bleeding Kansas, and the emergence of Abraham Lincoln, as well as the tragic issue of slavery.
Set against the backdrop of Bermuda's picturesque landscape, Brother Bartholomew finds himself entangled in a web of crime while on a spiritual retreat. Instead of tranquility, he confronts a sinister world of drugs, corruption, and murder, challenging his faith and moral compass. As he delves deeper into the investigation, the serene island reveals its hidden dangers, forcing him to navigate between his spiritual duties and the harsh realities of a criminal underworld.
Searching for signs of hope amidst the broken lives in a war-torn land.