The Shadow Of Eriska: A Family'S Hidden Past
Language: English
Published by Independently published, 2026
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- Title
- The Shadow Of Eriska: A Family'S Hidden Past
- Author
- Cabrera, Gloria
- Publisher
- Independently published
- Publication year
- 2026
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Soft cover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 13
- 9798193958185
Born into the rigid conventions of early 20th-century aristocracy, twin sisters Caroline and Margaret Georgiana Waite navigate a society in flux, where the grandeur of Eriska struggles against the erosion of old certainties. Their privileged upbringing, meticulously orchestrated yet emotionally distant, instilled a "stiff upper lip" that would later conceal unimaginable truths. As the world hurtles towards another devastating war, the carefully constructed facade of the Waite family begins to crack, revealing a hidden past far more complex and dangerous than anyone could have imagined.
This meticulously researched narrative unearths a clandestine history stretching from the avant-garde salons of Paris, where fashion became a facade for subterfuge, to the brutal realities of Ravensbruck, where a political prisoner endured unimaginable hardship. Through forgotten letters and fragmented records, the book follows Margaret's relentless search for answers, piecing together a web of deceit involving a German industrialist, wartime espionage, and a betrayal that threatened to unravel the very fabric of their identity. The historian's dilemma becomes the reader's, as lost records and conflicting accounts challenge the accepted narrative.
Discover the untold story of a family caught in the crosshairs of history, forced to make impossible choices, and the enduring resilience forged in the shadow of war. The Shadow Of Eriska is a powerful exploration of identity, legacy, and the weight of absolute truths, revealing how personal lives are irrevocably shaped by the grand sweep of historical events.
Uncover the secrets that Eriska's ancient walls have guarded for generations:
- The dramatic decline of a powerful Scottish aristocratic family in the wake of two World Wars.
- The hidden lives of twin sisters, one entangled in the surreal world of Parisian fashion, the other facing the horrors of a concentration camp.
- A gripping tale of wartime espionage, betrayal, and the complex allegiances of a German industrialist.
- The poignant journey of a daughter unearthing her family's fragmented past and confronting a legacy of silence.
- A testament to human resilience and the profound impact of uncovering long-buried truths on identity and heritage.
Delve into The Shadow Of Eriska and witness the unraveling of a family's hidden past, a story that resonates with the enduring power of truth.
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