The Last Days of Dogtown

The book ‘The Last Days of Dogtown’ is written by Anita Diamant. ‘The Last Days of Dogtown’ is a historical fiction novel that vividly brings to life an unforgettable community of eccentrics and misfits. The story is set on the high ground at the heart of Cape Ann, the village of Dogtown is peopled by widows, orphans, spinsters, scoundrels, whores, free Africans, and ‘witches.’