The Hood Library’s Book of the Week

The Romantic
by William Boyd

Born in 1799 in Ireland, Cashel Greville Ross is tossed into an eventful century, and he makes the most of it. He survives the Battle of Waterloo, spends quality time with Shelley and Byron, homesteads in antebellum America, and is bewitched by a beautiful Italian. He is a charming companion on this colorful adventure, just the latest in William Boyd’s long list of unforgettable characters. At sixteen novels and counting, there’s a lot to enjoy after you’ve discovered Boyd's distinctive, entertaining voice.

You can find “The Romantic”—and much more—in the Hood Library! Come visit during Fellowship Hour on Sundays or check out a book on the honor system whenever you are in the building. You’ll find a notebook to record your book loan on the desk.