Leavitt Peak Press Announces Historical Epic “The Darkness at Dawn” by Pamela Roberts Lee, A Gripping Tale of Loyalty and Betrayal
The Moral Cost of Keeping a Promise in Early New England
Leavitt Peak Press proudly unveils the release of “The Darkness at Dawn” by Pamela Roberts Lee, a richly woven historical novel set against the backdrop of 17th-century colonial America. With meticulous historical detail and emotional intensity, this riveting tale explores the lives of two men on opposing moral paths as they navigate storms, both literal and spiritual on the rugged frontier of early New England.
A Story Rooted in Faith, Conflict, and a Fateful Oath
It’s 1634. A Puritan ship braves a storm on its voyage to Boston, carrying young John Lee and Grace Newell, wards of their congregation’s lawyer. Amidst chaos, 19-year-old Richard Hawkes, a petty thief with ambitions far beyond his morals—steals a sacred church chalice. Caught by John, Richard strikes a dark bargain: return the chalice in exchange for John’s oath of silence to God.
Thus begins a 40-year rivalry between two men who grow to embody the clash between integrity and ambition, service and self-interest. Richard lies, murders, and manipulates his way to prominence. John, burdened by guilt, strives to lead honorably, as a soldier, scout, teacher, and leader. They are rivals in both ideals and love, but the secret they share binds them dangerously together.
As Indian wars rage, witch trials loom, and the moral fabric of society is tested, John must face a final reckoning in court. The very oath that once preserved peace now threatens to destroy justice. Can he honor both God and law, or will the weight of his oath force him to choose?
Availability
“The Darkness at Dawn” is now available in paperback and digital formats through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and independent booksellers nationwide.
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Colonial America- Contact Information
- Sam Davis
- Senior Publicist
- Leavitt Peak Press
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