How Long to Read Gallows Road

How Long Does it Take to Read Gallows Road?

It takes the average reader 4 hours and 40 minutes to read Gallows Road by LIsa Hall Brownell

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A beautiful young woman is put on trial and condemned to death for a crime she swears that she did not commit. Inspired by similar incidents in New London, Connecticut in the 1750s, the historical novel Gallows Road is told through the eyes of an indentured servant, Mercy Bramble. Sent to live in a remote farmhouse, the 17-year-old finds herself in a destructive relationship with her 27-year-old master. The mysterious death of her newborn puts Mercy's life in the hands of a jury while three ministers - and the cult-like Children of God - all fight to save her soul. No one believes the truth - that it was someone else in the household who murdered the infant girl.Indentured servants - white or Native American men and women who often worked alongside African-American slaves - were forbidden to marry during the seven years they were bonded to service. Illegitimate births were common, and unwed mothers faced heavy fines and extended periods of servitude. "Gallows Road" combines history with literary invention, and its surprise ending will challenge and inspire readers. The story demonstrates, in an unsettling way, that recorded history might not always reveal the truth.

How long is Gallows Road?

Gallows Road by LIsa Hall Brownell is 280 pages long, and a total of 70,000 words.

This makes it 94% the length of the average book. It also has 86% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Gallows Road Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 6 hours and 22 minutes to read Gallows Road aloud.

What Reading Level is Gallows Road?

Gallows Road is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

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