The Black Shilling

The Black Shilling: A Tale Of Boston Towns is a historical novel written by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr and first published in 1903. The story is set in Boston during the 17th century and follows the life of a young woman named Priscilla Mullins. Priscilla is a member of the Puritan community in Boston and is engaged to marry John Alden, a prominent member of the community.However, Priscilla's life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers a mysterious black shilling in her possession. The shilling is believed to be cursed and brings bad luck to those who possess it. Priscilla becomes obsessed with the shilling and begins to unravel its dark history. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including pirates, smugglers, and witches.As Priscilla delves deeper into the shilling's past, she uncovers a web of deceit and betrayal that threatens her own life and the lives of those around her. The novel is a thrilling tale of mystery and intrigue set against the backdrop of early American history. It explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil.Overall, The Black Shilling is a captivating historical novel that will transport readers back in time to the early days of Boston and keep them on the edge of their seats until the very end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.