River’s Edge
River’s Edge by Marie Bostwick, published by Kensington Books in 2006, is a historical fiction novel that explores the life of Elise Braun. After the death of her mother, Elise is sent from Germany to live with distant relatives in the United States. While her father hopes to protect her from the looming war and the horrors of the Nazi regime, Elise grapples with feelings of abandonment and loneliness, despite the warmth of her new American family and her talent as a pianist.
In this edition, readers will follow Elise’s journey as she matures into a strong young woman, navigating her complex emotions and the challenges of adapting to a new life. The narrative delves into her struggle to reconcile her love for her adoptive country with her ties to her homeland, set against the backdrop of a tumultuous historical period. With 357 pages, this book presents a poignant exploration of identity and belonging amidst the upheaval of war.
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After her mother’s death, Elise Braun is sent away from her native Germany to live with distant relatives in the United States. Although her father only wants to save her from the impending war and the horrors of the new regime, Elise can’t help but feel abandoned. Despite the warmth of her American family, and her great gift as a pianist, Elise is haunted by loneliness and by the horrors perpetrated by the Nazis. As she grows into a beautiful, strong young woman, Elise must reconcile her love for her adoptive country and her ties to home, and find her own place in a new and tumultuous world.
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