Synopsis Born on an immigrant ship off the coast of Palestine in 1947, Helprin's hero is adopted by a wealthy American couple, who raise him in a life of privilege in a town on the Hudson. But Marshall Pearl is a seeker, and his quest for love and truth form the basis for this fanciful novel that is populated with devils, angels, holy fools, and madmen.
| Details | | Publication Date: | 1990-08-01 |
| Size | | Height: | 8.3 in | | Width: | 6.3 in | | Thickness: | 1.0 in | | Weight: | 17.6 oz |
Publisher's Note Wounded and near death, Marshall Pearl looks back on the memories of his life and the experiences that shaped it.
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