About this item
Petra Durst-Benning's captivating historical novel pays homage to the trailblazing women of the early twentieth century - like Elizabeth Arden and Este Lauder - who shaped culture, shattered convention, and strived to make the world around them more beautiful.Despite all that Clara Berg has achieved as a wife, mother, and chemist - especially for a woman in turn-of-the-century Berlin - ending her abusive marriage comes at great cost. The judge hands her inheritance - her parents' pharmacy - over to her ex-husband. Now, with her reputation in near ruins thanks to the scandal that rocked her marriage, no reputable chemist will hire her. Worst of all, she has lost all rights to her young son and daughter. Only her dearest friends, Josephine and Isabelle, themselves no strangers to hardship, remain steadfast.
About the Author
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.A greeting from the author:"Hi,my Name is Petra, I'm a German Author and in the last 20 years I have written more than fifteen novels, most of which have become bestsellers. Some were also transformed into movies in German Television - that was an exciting experience!But even more exciting for me is the fact that my books are now published in English. This is a lifelong dream come true for me ...For me my big success in America is still unbelievable. I cannot thank you enough for your affection of my "Glassblower-trilogy." It is such a great joy to see those thousands of happy customer reviews, it really makes my heart laugh with gladness. Thank you!!!Now I wish you all a lot of wonderful reading hours with my new "Century wind-trilogy". When you meet Josefine, Clara and Isabelle, please tell them Hello from me!If you want to read more about me, please visit my homepage www.durst-benning.com, where you will find an extra section in English.With lots of love - Petra"
