Inspired by the true story of Danish painter Einar Wegener and his California-born wife, this tender portrait of a marriage asks "What do you do when someone you love wants to change?"
David Ebershoff Books
January 1, 1969
David Ebershoff crafts compelling narratives that often delve into themes of identity and transformation. His works, acclaimed for their stylistic dexterity and emotional depth, explore the complexities of human connection and the pursuit of truth. Ebershoff masterfully evokes atmosphere, and his characters are vividly realized, offering readers an immersive experience. His writing resonates with a profound understanding of the human psyche and the search for self.
The 19th Wife
- 525 pages
- 19 hours of reading
It is 1875, and Ann Eliza Young has recently separated from her powerful husband, Brigham Young, prophet and leader of the Mormon Church. Expelled and an outcast, Ann Eliza embarks on a crusade to end polygamy in the United States. A rich account of her family’s polygamous history is revealed, including how both she and her mother became plural wives. Yet soon after Ann Eliza’s story begins, a second exquisite narrative unfolds–a tale of murder involving a polygamist family in present-day Utah. Jordan Scott, a young man who was thrown out of his fundamentalist sect years earlier, must reenter the world that cast him aside in order to discover the truth behind his father’s death. And as Ann Eliza’s narrative intertwines with that of Jordan’s search, readers are pulled deeper into the mysteries of love, family, and faith.
Linda Stamp ist sechzehn Jahre alt, als ihr Vater aus Europa von der Front des Ersten Weltkriegs zurückkehrt. Begleitet wird er von Cal, einem verschlossenen jungen Mann, der fortan bei ihnen auf der kleinen Farm der Familie an der kalifornischen Pazifikküste bleibt. Und schon bei der ersten Begegnung weiß Linda, dass dieser geheimnisvolle Fremde ihr Leben grundlegend verändern wird. Cal ist ein unnahbarer Mann, der sich und seinem Glück oft selbst im Wege steht. Wie und warum, das versucht Jahre später der Grundstücksmakler Andrew Blackwood herauszufinden, als er dem rätselhaften Cal eines Tages auf dessen Anwesen begegnet. Und unversehens wird Blackwood hineingezogen in eine bewegte Familiengeschichte, die ihn nicht mehr loslässt ..
