Satanstoe; Or, the Littlepage Manuscripts. A Tale of the Colony

Set against the restless backdrop of early‑19th‑century New York, the tale follows Cornelius Littlepage, a keen‑minded young man whose ambitions and sense of duty draw him into the tangled world of colonial politics and social customs. As he courts love, secures a marriage, and begins his public career, he confronts the clash between inherited privilege and the emerging call for true liberty.

The narrative weaves his personal struggles with the heated debate over anti‑rentism, a movement that threatens the very foundations of the state’s legal order. Through lively dialogue and vivid scenes of rural and urban life, the story examines the influence of chance, passion, and principle on both individuals and the larger community. Listeners will be drawn into a richly textured portrait of a society at a crossroads, where the pursuit of virtue is measured against the harsh realities of power and reform.