We Hear the Dead

Dianne Salerni

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Sourcebooks, Inc
01 May 2010

Meticulously researched by the author, We Hear the Dead reveals the secret of how the Fox sisters faked their rapping sounds and their motives for inventing the seance and founding spiritualism.

Maggie- I began the deception when I was too young to know right from wrong. Only with the passing of time did I come to understand the consequences of my actions.

Kate- I do not believe that I have ever intentionally deceived anyone. Maggie has a different understanding of the events that have happened. To her the spirits were always a game. For me they were my life's calling. I have no regrets.

It starts as a harmless prank...then one lie quickly grows into another. Soon Kate and Maggie Fox are swept into a dizzying flurry of national attention for their abilities to communicate with the dead. But living a lie is sometimes too much to handle, even if you have the best intentions.

Based on a true story, We Hear the Dead reveals how secrets and lies can sometimes lead you to what's real and what's right. And how sometimes talking with the dead is easier than talking with the people around you.

By: Dianne Salerni
Imprint: Sourcebooks, Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 210mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 38mm
Weight: 519g
ISBN: 9781402230929
ISBN 10: 1402230923
Pages: 448
Publication Date: 01 May 2010
Recommended Age: From 12 to 17 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Author's Note ix Confessions xi Part One: The Haunting of Hydesville 1 Part Two: The Rise of a Religion 69 Part Three: The Affair and the Adventurer 185 Part Four: Education and Exile 283 Part Five: Folly and Fate 361 Afterword 423 A Final Word 425 Want to Read More? 426 Acknowledgments 427 About the Author 429

Dianne K. Salerni is an elementary school teacher, author, and online book reviewer. She has previously published educational materials for teachers, as well as short stories. We Hear the Dead is her first full length novel. Salerni lives in Pennsylvania with her husband and her two daughters, where she is at work on her second novel.

Reviews for We Hear the Dead

Inherently fascinating - Booklist The research is excellent, and the author displays a facility for fluid prose even as she writes in a modified archaic style that lends credence to the first-person conceit of the novel. Although the book's length may discourage some readers, those caught in the story will enjoy it. A promising debut. - Kirkus Maggie is a bright, interesting, and down to earth character who believes that she is offering a service by giving comfort to grieving families... Those who like historical fiction will find this an entertaining romance. - VOYA Inherently fascinating - Booklist

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