River's Edge by Marie Bostwick

River's Edge by Marie Bostwick

One extraordinary woman will come of age-and come into her own- in this haunting, elegiac portrait of an ever-changing America during the tumult and uncertainty of World War II.

After the death of her mother, Elise Braun is sent to live with a new family in the United States and to start a new life. Her father only wants to save his daughter from the impending war in her native Germany-and the horrors of the new Nazi regime. But Elise can only feel a sense of abandonment and resentment toward the one man who is supposed to protect her. An accomplished pianist, music has become her only solace from the loneliness and loss that makes it so difficult for her to love or trust anyone...

Devastated by his wife's death, Herman Braun knows that he's incapable of caring for the daughter he loves so deeply. He also knows that Germany is becoming a treacherous country in the hands of a tyrant, one he must defy at any price-even the price of sending his daughter away to a strange new land. It's a choice that may cost him his family-and his life.

Now, with the war over, Elise has grown into the beautiful and brave young woman her father always hoped she would be. But underneath the polished fa ade, she remains torn between her love for her adoptive home and the heartbreak caused by her homeland. As she struggles to find her place in a harrowing new world, she must also learn to acknowledge her love for her father, the man who traded his happiness for her own...

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Captivating and hauntingly beautiful, this debut is a true gem.-Romantic Times Book Club (4 1/2 stars)

A lyrical, lush, and lovely novel from a clever and talented new writer. -Jane Green

A gripping, heartwarming story...complete with fascinating characters and a page-turning plot. -Dorothy Garlock

Marie Bostwick was born and raised in the Northwest. Since marrying the love of her life twenty-four years ago, she has never known a moment's boredom. Marie and her family have moved a score of times, living in eight U.S. states and two Mexican cities, and collecting a vast and cherished array of friends and experiences. Marie now lives with her husband and three handsome sons in Connecticut where she writes, reads, quilts, and is privileged to serve the women of her local church. Visit her at www.mariebostwick.com.

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Marie Bostwick visits with readers during a Meet and Greet at Ft. Bragg.

Marie Bostwick Skinner grew up in the Pacific Northwest. Marie and her family have lived in eight different states at eighteen different addresses in the three decades since their marriage. Marie's life experiences have given her a unique viewpoint that allows her to write with insight and sincerity about people from all walks of life and from all corners of the country. Marie now lives in Connecticut, where she enjoys writing, spending time with family, volunteering at church, gardening, fabric collecting, and quilting. Marie Bostwick's website is www.mariebostwick.com.

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ISBN 13	9780758209917
ISBN 10	0758209916
Title	River's Edge
Author	Marie Bostwick
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Kensington Publishing
Year published	2006-09-01
Number of pages	320
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.