River's Edge - Softcover

Bostwick, Marie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0758209916 ISBN 13: 9780758209917

Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp., 2009

Synopsis

"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 façade, 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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"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.

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Review:

"Lyrical prose and multifaceted characters fill the pages of this uniquely moving novel. The characters face the hardships of wartime in this believable and enthralling read." - RT BOOKreviews

"A beautiful and highly emotional story; RIVER'S EDGE is a novel not soon forgotten. Elise's struggles to become a strong and loving person are heartbreaking and heartwarming at the same time; her struggles with the prejudice against her nationality, her sense of abandonment and her commitment to her music will leave a lasting memory in many readers. World War II and it's "ripple effect" were vividly portrayed by Marie Bostwick; a fresh look at a chilling time in our world's history." - RomanceDesigns.com

"RIVER'S EDGE is a beautiful story of love involving strong characters, facing difficult personal decisions." -Bookloons.com

"RIVER'S EDGE is a superb WWII drama starring real people struggling with difficult personal decisions. Marie Bostwick brings war to the home front with this deep look at the impact on those loved ones left behind." - Harriet Klausner

"Readers will enjoy this well-written, heartwarming story." - The Sunday Oklahoman

"a poignant, heartfelt tale about a young woman's courage and bravery in the midst of adversity. Ever hopeful and optimistic in her stories of the human condition, even at its darkest moments, Bostwick shows how from sorrow can come joy, from despair can come hope and from tragedy can come triumph." - Connecticut Muse Magazine

Synopsis:

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 facade, 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...

About this edition

• Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
• Publication date: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0758209916
• ISBN 13: 9780758209917
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 368