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9780812997897
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9780812997897
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9780812997897
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" NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER &bull,In this thrilling new novel from the author of Water for Elephants, Sara Gruen again demonstrates her talent for creating spellbinding period pieces. At the Water's Edge is a gripping and poignant love story about a privileged young woman's awakening as she experiences the devastation of World War II in a tiny village in the Scottish Highlands. After disgracing themselves at a high society New Year's Eve party in Philadelphia in 1944, Madeline Hyde and her husband, Ellis, are cut off financially by his father, a former army colonel who is already ashamed of his son's inability to serve in the war. When Ellis and his best friend, Hank, decide that the only way to regain the Colonel's favor is to succeed where the Colonel very publicly failed—,y hunting down the famous Loch Ness monster—,addie reluctantly follows them across the Atlantic, leaving her sheltered world behind. The trio find themselves in a remote village in the Scottish Highlands, where the locals have nothing but contempt for the privileged interlopers. Maddie is left on her own at the isolated inn, where food is rationed, fuel is scarce, and a knock from the postman can bring tragic news. Yet she finds herself falling in love with the stark beauty and subtle magic of the Scottish countryside. Gradually she comes to know the villagers, and the friendships she forms with two young women open her up to a larger world than she knew existed. Maddie begins to see that nothing is as it first appears: the values she holds dear prove unsustainable, and monsters lurk where they are least expected.As she embraces a fuller sense of who she might be, Maddie becomes aware not only of the dark forces around her, but of life's beauty and surprising possibilities. Praise for At the Water's EdgeBreathtaking . a daring story of adventure, friendship, and love in the shadow of WWII. —,i〉Harper's Bazaar A gripping, compelling story . Gruen's characters are vividly drawn and her scenes are perfectly paced. —,i〉The Boston Globe A page-turner of a novel that rollicks along with crisp historical detail. —,i〉Fort Worth Star-Telegram Powerfully evocative. —,SA Today Gruen is a master at the period piece—,nd [this] novel is just another stunning example of that craft. —,i〉Glamour A captivating tale. —,s Weekly Compulsively readable . a rich, beautiful novel . at once a gripping love story, a profound examination of the effects of war on ordinary women, and a compelling portrait of female friendship. —,ristin Hannah Utterly winning. —,he Miami Herald A compelling, enthralling read, a novel which captivates and rewards, paying off in a series of emotional and narrative twists . comfort reading of the highest order. —,he Globe and Mail A super steamy love story. —,ood Housekeeping Unique in its setting and scope, this impeccably researched historical fiction is full of the gorgeous prose I've come to expect from this author. —,odi Picoult [Gruen] conveys the lure of the Scottish Highlands. . At the Water's Edge captivates with its drama, intrigue and glimpses of both the dark and light of humanity. —,i〉BookPageFrom the Hardcover edition. "
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Rezension(1): " Sara Gruen is the #1 New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of At the Water's Edge, Water for Elephants, Ape House, Riding Lessons, and Flying Changes . Her works have been translated into forty-three languages and have sold more than ten million copies worldwide. Water for Elephants was adapted into a major motion picture starring Reese Witherspoon, Rob Pattinson, and Christoph Waltz in 2011. She lives in western North Carolina with her husband and three sons, along with their dogs, cats, horses, birds, and the world's fussiest goat. " Rezension(2): " BookPage :Breathtaking . a daring story of adventure, friendship, and love in the shadow of WWII. -- Harper's Bazaar A gripping, compelling story . [Sara] Gruen's characters are vividly drawn and her scenes are perfectly paced. -- The Boston GlobeA page-turner of a novel that rollicks along with crisp historical detail. -- Fort Worth Star-TelegramPowerfully evocative. --USA Today Gruen is a master at the period piece--and [this] novel is just another stunning example of that craft. -- GlamourA captivating tale. --Us Weekly Utterly winning. --The Miami Herald A compelling, enthralling read, a novel which captivates and rewards, paying off in a series of emotional and narrative twists . comfort reading of the highest order. --The Globe and Mail A super steamy love story. --Good Housekeeping [Gruen] conveys the lure of the Scottish Highlands. . At the Water's Edge captivates with its drama, intrigue and glimpses of both the dark and light of humanity." Rezension(3): "Booklist :A heartwarming story about life, and the places it can potentially take you. --InStyleA natural for the book-club set." Rezension(4): "Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale :If I needed a reminder why I am such a fan of Sara Gruen's books, her latest novel provides plenty. Unique in its setting and scope, this impeccably researched historical fiction is full of the gorgeous prose I've come to expect from this author. And even after the final page, its message still resonates with me: The monsters we seek may be right in front of us. In fact, the only fault I can find with this book is that I've already finished it. --Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of Leaving TimeI devoured this book. Once again Sara Gruen has proven herself to be one of America's most compelling storytellers. You might be tempted to rush to get to the answers at the end--but don't, or you'll miss the delectable journey that is Gruen's prose. --Kathryn Stockett, New York Times bestselling author of The HelpMagical . At the Water's Edge skillfully transports us to a small, tenacious Scottish village in the grip of war, and into the heart of Madeline Hyde, a woman who is a stranger to herself until forces convene to rock her awake. Sara Gruen is a wizard at capturing the essence of her historical setting, and does so here in spades, but it's Maddie's unexpected transformation that grounds and drives the novel. As her husband and best friend search the surface of the Loch, desperate for a sign of the elusive creature, Maddie learns to plumb her own depths, and comes fully alive to the world around her. --Paula McLain, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris WifeAt the Water's Edge is a rich, beautiful novel. Elegantly written and compulsively readable, it is at once a gripping love story, a profound examination of the effects of war on ordinary women, and a compelling portrait of female friendship. While delving into powerful themes, Sara Gruen never loses sight of what matters: her characters. This story of one privileged young woman, coming of age in a time of impossible upheaval and terrible choices, will keep you riveted until the very last page." Rezension(5): "Joshilyn Jackson, New York Times bestselling author of Someone Else's Love Story :Intoxicating . Sara Gruen has an exquisite eye for detail, and she evokes the haunted--and haunting--Scottish landscape with her signature passion, freshness, and scope. Atmospheric and gritty, the compelling tale of Madeline's struggle to redefine herself in a world gone mad will linger long after you turn the final page. I love this marvelous, marvelous book." Rezension(6): "〈a href=http://www.publishersweekly.com target=blank〉〈img src=https://images.contentreserve.com/pw_logo.png alt=Publisher's Weekly border=0 /〉〈/a〉: March 23, 2015 Gruenâ,€s (Water for Elephants) riveting fifth novel follows Philadelphia socialite Madeline Hyde,her husband, Ellis,and his best friend, Hank, on a quest to Loch Ness in January 1945 as they seek proof of the legendary monster, which Ellisâ,€s father allegedly photographed 13 years earlier. Once the trio is ensconced in the tiny village of Drumnadrochit, Hank and Ellis begin disappearing for days at a time, leaving Maddie alone back at the inn with no ration card, no practical skills, and no emergency gear. She soon bonds with the localsâ,€even Angus, the innâ,€s brooding, standoffish ownerâ,€and her newfound friendships help her cope with household chores and air raids alike. As the days drag on, Maddie begins to uncover truths about her family, as well as secrets about Ellis, that force her to reimagine her entire life as she knows it. A slow start gives way to mystery upon mystery, building to a gripping climax. Though some aspects, particularly an ambiguous brush with the supernatural, are a little pedestrian, Gruenâ,€s beautiful setting and deeply sympathetic characters ensure a memorable read for new and returning fans alike. "
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