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.
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 story of Ann Eliza Young's crusade against polygamy interwines with a tale of murder involving a polygamist family in present-day Utah.
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 ..
Starring Academy Award-winner Eddie Redmayne and directed by Academy Award-winner Tom Hooper, this major motion picture portrays an unforgettable celebration of love. It starts with a question, a simple favour asked by a wife of her husband, setting off a transformation neither can anticipate. Einar Wegener and his American wife Greta Waud have been married for six years, but are yet to have a child. Both painters, they live a life of bohemian languor in Copenhagen until one day their lives are irreversibly altered. The Danish Girl eloquently shows the intimacy that defines a marriage and the nearly forgotten story of the love between a man who discovers that he is, in fact, a woman, and his wife who would sacrifice anything for him. Set against the glitz and decadence of 1920s Copenhagen, Paris and Dresden, and inspired by a true story, The Danish Girl is about one of the most passionate and unusual marriages of the twentieth century. 'a story of true love, suffering and sacrifice' - Sunday Telegraph