Now a major motion picture starring Eddie Redmayne and Oscar-winning Alicia Vikander 'An enthralling read' THE TIMES 'Heartbreaking and unforgettable, it is a complete triumph' BOSTON GLOBE 'Beautifully written. It is absolutely engrossing' SUNDAY EXPRESS Loosely inspired by a true story, this tender portrait of marriage asks: What do you do when the person you love has to change? It starts with a question, a simple favour asked by a wife of her husband while both are painting in their studio, setting off a transformation neither can anticipate. Uniting fact and fiction into an original romantic vision, The Danish Girl eloquently portrays the unique intimacy that defines every marriage and the remarkable story of Lili Elbe, a pioneer in transgender history, and the woman torn between loyalty to her marriage and her own ambitions and desires. The Danish Girl is an evocative and deeply moving novel about one of the most passionate and unusual love stories of the 20th century.
David Ebershoff Books
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
- 605 pages
- 22 hours of reading
The story of Ann Eliza Young's crusade against polygamy interwines with a tale of murder involving a polygamist family in present-day Utah.
Pasadena
- 634 pages
- 23 hours of reading
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 ..