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Dave O. Dodge returns to Gibson's to present his new book, Hannah: One Woman's Quest for Vengeance and Enlightenment. Hannah is a historical novel that explores survival, trauma, and the moral ambiguity that is born out of violence. It is a complex tale blending folklore, and fact, that is set in a world defined by fear, faith and geographic struggle. This biographical novel is based on the life of Hannah Duston, set in 1697 during a period of brutal frontier conflict in colonial New England. Dave O. Dodge is the author of The Seasons of Grace and Betty: A Life Interrupted, two works that uncover the human side of historical figures. As a native New Englander, he is an advocate of the region’s rich tapestry of characters. His writings seek to give voice to those individuals whose lives have traditionally been a composite of fact and legend. As an international travel writer, tour guide, and innkeeper, he is a natural storyteller, fascinated by people and places that often go unnoticed. His next project will turn toward small-town life, and its secrets that hide in plain sight.