Description
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099510659
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 432
Description:
Immerse yourself in a captivating tale of war, power, and family, authored by Natasha Solomons, known for her poignant storytelling in The Song Collector. This beautifully written novel is perfect for fans of historical fiction like THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE.
Set against the backdrop of Vienna in 1911, the story follows Greta Goldbaum, a woman caught in the stringent expectations of her wealthy dynasty. As one of the Goldbaums, a family renowned for their banking legacy across Europe, Greta feels the weight of tradition pressing down on her. She dreams of a life of freedom, yearning for the ability to carve her own destiny, unlike her ancestors who were bound to marry for power and family advancement.
When sent to England to marry her distant cousin Albert, the friction between them is immediate. Greta’s isolation deepens, igniting her desire for a connection and a place to truly call home. A transformative gift from Albert's mother—a beautiful garden—sparks a shift in her fortunes and offers Greta a glimpse of joy amidst her challenges.
But as the Great War erupts, loyalty is tested, and family ties are strained. The onset of conflict forces the Goldbaum family into opposing factions. Greta must navigate the turmoil of war while grappling with profound choices: will she embrace the family she has built, or remain tethered to the one she was born into? This gripping narrative promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, weaving a rich tapestry of love, loyalty, and sacrifice amidst the chaos of history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099510659
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 432
Description:
A captivating story of war, power and family from the author of The Song Collector, Natasha Solomons
Perfect for fans of THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE
'This has everything - engaging characters, a thrilling story and beautiful scenery' KATIE FFORDE
________________________
The start of a war. The end of a dynasty.
VIENNA, 1911. Greta Goldbaum has always dreamed of being free to choose her own life's path, but the Goldbaum family, one of the wealthiest in the world, has different expectations. United across Europe, Goldbaum men are bankers, while Goldbaum women marry Goldbaum men to produce Goldbaum children.
So when Greta is sent to England to marry Albert, a distant cousin she has never met, the two form an instant dislike for one another. Defiant and lonely, Greta longs for a connection and a place to call her own. When Albert's mother gives Greta a garden, things begin to change.
But just as she begins to taste an unexpected happiness, the Great War breaks out, threatening to tear everything away. For the first time in two hundred years, the family will find themselves on opposing sides. How will Greta choose between the family she's created and the one she was forced to leave behind?
ISBN: 9780099510659
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 432
Description:
Immerse yourself in a captivating tale of war, power, and family, authored by Natasha Solomons, known for her poignant storytelling in The Song Collector. This beautifully written novel is perfect for fans of historical fiction like THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE.
Set against the backdrop of Vienna in 1911, the story follows Greta Goldbaum, a woman caught in the stringent expectations of her wealthy dynasty. As one of the Goldbaums, a family renowned for their banking legacy across Europe, Greta feels the weight of tradition pressing down on her. She dreams of a life of freedom, yearning for the ability to carve her own destiny, unlike her ancestors who were bound to marry for power and family advancement.
When sent to England to marry her distant cousin Albert, the friction between them is immediate. Greta’s isolation deepens, igniting her desire for a connection and a place to truly call home. A transformative gift from Albert's mother—a beautiful garden—sparks a shift in her fortunes and offers Greta a glimpse of joy amidst her challenges.
But as the Great War erupts, loyalty is tested, and family ties are strained. The onset of conflict forces the Goldbaum family into opposing factions. Greta must navigate the turmoil of war while grappling with profound choices: will she embrace the family she has built, or remain tethered to the one she was born into? This gripping narrative promises to keep readers on the edge of their seats, weaving a rich tapestry of love, loyalty, and sacrifice amidst the chaos of history.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780099510659
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2019
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 432
Description:
A captivating story of war, power and family from the author of The Song Collector, Natasha Solomons
Perfect for fans of THE TEA PLANTER'S WIFE
'This has everything - engaging characters, a thrilling story and beautiful scenery' KATIE FFORDE
________________________
The start of a war. The end of a dynasty.
VIENNA, 1911. Greta Goldbaum has always dreamed of being free to choose her own life's path, but the Goldbaum family, one of the wealthiest in the world, has different expectations. United across Europe, Goldbaum men are bankers, while Goldbaum women marry Goldbaum men to produce Goldbaum children.
So when Greta is sent to England to marry Albert, a distant cousin she has never met, the two form an instant dislike for one another. Defiant and lonely, Greta longs for a connection and a place to call her own. When Albert's mother gives Greta a garden, things begin to change.
But just as she begins to taste an unexpected happiness, the Great War breaks out, threatening to tear everything away. For the first time in two hundred years, the family will find themselves on opposing sides. How will Greta choose between the family she's created and the one she was forced to leave behind?