House of Gold by Natasha Solomons
'Such is the power and wealth of the Goldbaums that on dull days, it’s said, they hire the sun just for themselves.' The Goldbaums' influence reaches across Europe. They are the confidants and bankers of governments and emperors. Little happens without their say-so and even less without their knowledge. But Greta Goldbaum has no say at all in who she’ll marry. While power lies in wealth, strength lies in family. Greta’s union with cousin Albert will strengthen the bond between the Austrian and the English branches of the dynasty. It is sensible and strategic. Greta is neither. Defiant and unhappy, she is desperate to find a place that belongs to her, free from duty and responsibility. But just as she begins to taste an unexpected happiness, the Great War is looming and even the Goldbaums can’t alter its course. For the first time in two hundred years, the family will find themselves on opposing sides. The House of Goldbaum, along with Europe herself, is about to break apart.
This has everything - engaging characters, a thrilling story and beautiful scenery -- Katie Fforde
One of the best writers of historical fiction working today.. Solomons knows how to draw readers into a particular place and time. And once you're there, you just don't want to leave * Goop *
A triumph! So vividly and elegantly written, beautifully realised and populated with characters that live and breathe. I was hooked to it.
Solomons has a gift for constructing a well-paced narrative filled with surprises * Observer *
Delightful and involving ... rich in atmosphere and character * Woman & Home *
One of the best writers of historical fiction working today.. Solomons knows how to draw readers into a particular place and time. And once you're there, you just don't want to leave * Goop *
A triumph! So vividly and elegantly written, beautifully realised and populated with characters that live and breathe. I was hooked to it.
Solomons has a gift for constructing a well-paced narrative filled with surprises * Observer *
Delightful and involving ... rich in atmosphere and character * Woman & Home *
Natasha Solomons is the author of the internationally bestselling novels Mr Rosenblum's List, The Novel in the Viola, which was chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club, and The Gallery of Vanished Husbands. Natasha lives in Dorset with her son, daughter and her husband, the children's author, David Solomons with whom she also writes screenplays. Her novels have been translated into 16 languages. When not writing in the studio, Natasha can usually be found in her garden.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781786330086 |
| ISBN 10 | 1786330083 |
| Title | House of Gold |
| Author | Natasha Solomons |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Cornerstone |
| Year published | 2018-05-03 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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