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Katharine Weber

    Katharine Weber is the author of six novels and a memoir, each a favorite among book groups. Her fiction delves into intricate family dynamics and historical events, often featuring unexpected turns. Weber's writing is characterized by sharp intelligence and humor, revealing profound truths about human nature. She masterfully intertwines personal narratives with broader societal themes, exploring memory, identity, and legacy.

    Gegenstände im Spiegel
    Musikstunde
    Der Liebhaber unserer Mutter
    The music lesson
    Triangle
    The Memory of All That
    • 2012

      The Memory of All That

      The Memory of All That: George Gershwin, Kay Swift, and My Family's Legacy of Infidelities

      • 296 pages
      • 11 hours of reading
      3.9(10)Add rating

      Exploring the complexities of family legacy, this memoir delves into the author's extraordinary lineage, weaving personal anecdotes with broader historical context. Through vivid storytelling, it uncovers the nuances of memory, identity, and the impact of familial relationships on one's life. The narrative invites readers to reflect on their own histories while celebrating the rich tapestry of the author's ancestry.

      The Memory of All That
    • 2007

      Triangle

      • 254 pages
      • 9 hours of reading
      3.5(82)Add rating

      The narrative centers on Esther Gottesfeld, the last survivor of the Triangle Shirtwaist fire, who reflects on her life and the enigmatic details of her survival as she reaches the age of 106. As her granddaughter investigates the truth behind Esther's story, a determined feminist historian challenges her perspective, creating a clash of interpretations. The interplay between Esther's voice and the contrasting viewpoints aims to uncover the deeper significance of the tragedy and the complexities of memory and history.

      Triangle
    • 2000

      Grieving over the loss of her daughter, Irish-American art historian Patricial Dolan struggles to cope with a passionate love affair with her dangerous and charming Irish cousin Michael O'Driscoll, a stolen Vermeer painting, and a violent splinter group of the IRA

      The music lesson