The First Emma

Name: The First Emma
Brand: Tantor Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Camille Di Maio
ISBN: 9781705274767

Author: Camille Di Maio

Narrator: Nancy Peterson

Unabridged: 10 hr 9 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 12/01/2020

Categories: Fiction, Historical Fiction

Synopsis

Camille Di Maio's novel The First Emma is the true story of Emma Koehler, whose tycoon husband Otto was killed in a crime-of-the-century murder by one of his two mistresses—both also named Emma—and her unlikely rise as CEO of a brewing empire during Prohibition. When a chance to tell her story to a young teetotaler arises, a tale unfolds of love, war, beer, and the power of women.

About Camille Di Maio

Camille Di Maio left an award-winning real estate career to become a full-time writer. Along with her husband of twenty-two years, she enjoys raising their four children. She has a bucket list that is never-ending, and uses her adventures to inspire her writing. She's lived in Texas, Colorado, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and California, and spends enough time in Hawai'i and Maine to feel like a local. She's traveled to four continents (so far), and met Mother Teresa and Pope John Paul II. She just about fainted when she had a chance to meet her musical idol, Paul McCartney, too. Camille studied political science in college, but found working on actual campaigns much more fun. She loves to spend Saturdays at farmers' markets and belts out Broadway tunes whenever the moment strikes. There's almost nothing she wouldn't try, so long as it doesn't involve heights, roller skates, or anything illegal.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Karren

In 1914, newlyweds Emma and Otto Koehler move to San Antonio in Texas and Emma knows her husband is very ambitious. Otto’s frugal, he likes to save money, and Emma never questions his thriftiness and business plans. Despite knowing her husband wants to be successful, Emma didn’t release it would tak......more

Goodreads review by Twins.reading.books

The First Emma is a fascinating rich historical fiction, I loved reading it so much! Di Maio has explored her very best prose in this one and has filled The First Emma with extraordinary fabulous details that I felt in love! The timeline changes are transmitted in a perfect performance, there are man......more

Goodreads review by Jennifer ~ TarHeelReader

The First Emma has two timelines. The first includes Emma Koehler, a wealthy newlywed living in 1914 with her husband, Otto. She’s lonely as her husband works and philanders. There’s an accident and another betrayal, leaving Emma forced to decide whether she’ll stay or go. The second time takes place......more

Goodreads review by Marilyn (having surgery- trying to catch up)

The First Emma by Camille Di Maio was written as a historical fiction novel that was forced to incorporated a fair amount of fictional details. I listened to the audiobook that was very well narrated by Nancy Peterson. This remarkable story was about the true life events of Emma Koehler and her ambi......more