New Releases by Ben ames Williams

In "The Sea Bride," Ben Ames Williams crafts a poignant narrative that delves into the complexities of love, longing, and the inexorable pull of the ocean. Set against the backdrop of a small coastal town, Williams employs a richly descriptive literary style that captures the beauty and danger of the sea, paralleling the emotional turbulence of his characters. The novel reflects the post-war sentiments of the early 20th century, exploring themes of dislocation and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world, all while maintaining a gripping pace that draws readers into its depths. Ben Ames Williams, an author deeply influenced by his own experiences in New England and maritime lore, brings a unique perspective to his storytelling. His keen understanding of human emotions and relationships stems from a lifelong fascination with the stories of the sea and its inhabitants. This novel, written in the aftermath of World War II, encapsulates the era''s existential questions and the struggle for meaning amidst life''s uncertainties, reflecting Williams''s own search for reconciliation between personal aspiration and communal ties. I recommend "The Sea Bride" for readers who appreciate intricate character development and atmospheric storytelling. Williams invites audiences to immerse themselves in a world where the tension between the past and the present unfurls elegantly, making this book a timeless exploration of the human spirit and its connection to both land and sea.

In Ben Ames Williams'' novel ''The Great Accident'', readers are immersed in a poignant portrayal of small-town life in early 20th-century America. The book elegantly captures the complexities of human relationships, morality, and societal expectations through the lens of a tragic accident that shakes the community to its core. Williams'' writing style is characterized by its lyrical prose and astute psychological insight, making the narrative both emotionally resonant and intellectually engaging. The novel''s themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the fragile nature of human existence echo timeless literary concerns, firmly situating ''The Great Accident'' within the American literary tradition of social realism and moral fiction. Williams deftly navigates the nuances of character development, ensuring that each individual in the story contributes meaningfully to the overall thematic tapestry. Readers will find themselves drawn into a world that is at once familiar and yet profoundly moving, making ''The Great Accident'' a compelling and thought-provoking read worthy of consideration.

When the director of the Jervis trust vanishes with a fortune in bonds he sets into motion a sequence of danger and death which disrupts the lives of Clint and Clara Jervis, heirs of the estate. It is while they are backstage in the Booth Theater that disaster strikes. During the shooting scene of a gangster play a man is murdered and proves to be a shady doctor who had been involved in a scandal with Clara on the Coast and whose life had been threatened by Clint. Things look black for the Jervis clan until Inspector Tope arrives to find the link between the murder and the missing trust director. A tense, absorbing novel.

''All the Brothers Were Valiant'' is a naval adventure story by Ben Ames Williams. The story follows Mark Shore, the elder brother of Joel, who was captain of a whaling schooner called the "Nathan Ross". When Mark''s ship returned to port from a trip to the Gilbert Islands, he was no longer aboard. Joel, who was working on another ship at the time, asks to be transferred to his brother''s ship for a 3-year sojourn so that he can try to locate him. The request is granted and Joel takes his brother''s place on the "Nathan Ross".

This classic bestselling novel about a man who encounters a woman whose power to destroy is as strong as her power to love evokes Hemingway in its naturalistic portrayal of elemental forces in both nature and humanity. Ellen''s beauty was radiant, and Harland had been so struck with her personality and the strength of her character that he knew he could never leave her. When he found that she returned his adoration, he could marry her with joy, bothered just momentarily by a strange premonition. It was only later, when the premonition became a horrifying reality, that he realized the glowing loveliness of the woman he had married was the true face of evil.

The Venturer was a proud ship, riding the South Seas'' blue waters with grace and majesty. Then beautiful Mary McAusland came aboard. One man possessed her. Another watched her with desire, and vowed to have her at any price. There was a third ... who loved her deeply but could not tell her so. As the ship sailed deeper into strange waters, passions rose to hurricane force. Then, one night, the human storm broke forth in all its fury...

New Orleans and Louisiana politics during the Reconstruction period, 1865-74.

Miner''s son in Ohio in 1890.

Sixteen short stories with background of a Maine village.