The Glassblower, Petra DurstBenning
The Glassblower, Petra DurstBenning
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The Glassblower

Author: Petra Durst-Benning, Samuel Willcocks

Narrator: Petra Durst-Benning

Unabridged: 12 hr 25 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 11/01/2014

Synopsis

In the village of Lauscha in Germany, things have been done the same way for centuries. The men blow the glass, and the women decorate and pack it. But when Joost Steinmann passes away unexpectedly one September night, his three daughters must learn to fend for themselves. While feisty Johanna takes a practical approach to looking for work, Ruth follows her heart, aiming to catch the eye of a handsome young villager. But it is dreamy, quiet Marie who has always been the most captivated by the magic—and sparkling possibilities—of the craft of glassblowing. As the spirited sisters work together to forge a brighter future for themselves on their own terms, they learn not only how to thrive in a man’s world, but how to remain true to themselves—and their hearts—in the process.

About Petra Durst-Benning

Petra Durst-Benning has developed a loyal following for her well-researched historical novels in her native Germany, where she lives with her husband. She has written more than a dozen books, many of which have gone on to be bestsellers. Durst-Benning’s love of the US dates back many years. She visited frequently as a child and developed a passion for American bestsellers, which went on to inspire her own writing career in later years. The Glassblower’s English-language debut is, in many ways, the fulfillment of a girlhood dream.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Anne (Booklady) on October 04, 2015

I'll admit that I've never heard of German Petra Durst-Benning before, and was expecting a typical historical novel: a lot of history with a daub of romance. But what I got with The Glassblower was a great story that I couldn't put down! I had no idea that glassblowing was so intricate and is consid......more

Goodreads review by AJourneyWithoutMap on October 01, 2014

The Glassblower by Petra Durst-Benning is the first book in The Glassblower Trilogy and was originally published in 2003 in German. This astounding work of cultural and historical romance is beautifully rendered into English by Samuel Willcocks, and the novel will be of immense delight to anyone wit......more

Goodreads review by Rachael on October 04, 2014

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this novel! It is beautifully written and each of the characters are so wonderfully developed. I received this book through Amazon's Kindle First book of the month. The books I have gotten through this program in the past have been sort of hit and miss, but this......more

Goodreads review by Kerry on December 21, 2019

A wonderful tale about three sisters living in a small German village called Lauscha where the main source of income is glass blowing. It is a man’s job and when the father of the sisters dies they must find a way to support themselves. In doing so they are each taken on different journeys as they d......more

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