How Life Imitates the World Series by Thomas Boswell

How Life Imitates the World Series by Thomas Boswell

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How Life Imitates the World Series by Thomas Boswell

Two women divided by a century. A tragic story buried for four generations. A quest to unravel the truth.

Corsica 2010


The death of Rachel's mother leaves unsolved questions about her ancestors. Will Rachel find the answers she desperately seeks on the island of Corsica, where her grandmother was born?


Corsica 1900s


In a remote Corsican village, a bundle of hidden letters from the 1900s comes to light more than a hundred years later. The tale unfolds of a passionate love affair between the village school master and Maria, the daughter of a wealthy family. But Maria's parents have other plans for her future.


Must Maria see her dreams crumble, or can she escape her destiny? And does she hold the key to the enigma of Rachel's ancestors?


The characters are well-drawn and believable, the storyline intriguing and fascinating, and the descriptions beautiful. BookMuse


Emotionally powerful. Historical Novels Review


*The 2nd edition of The House at Zaronza has a new cover and minor editorial changes.*

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ISBN 13 9780140064698
ISBN 10 0140064699
Title How Life Imitates the World Series
Author Thomas Boswell
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Penguin Books Ltd
Year published 1983-03-31
Number of pages 304
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.