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Longing

by J.D. Landis
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Longing - Thryft
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Passionate romance portrayed with historical flair.

Longing could be a great read for those who enjoy historical fiction with a focus on romance. The book portrays the intense and intimate relationship between Robert Schumann and his wife Clara with precision and wisdom. Landis combines elements of drama and sensuality with historical accuracy, making the novel an excellent choice for those interested in the Romantic era. Readers will appreciate the author's attention to detail, which enhances the vivid portrayal of the couple's love story.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Longing

by J.D. Landis
$9.90 $4.90 51% off
$4.41 Thryft Club Member Price
ISBN: 9780151004539
Authors: J.D. Landis
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date of Publication: 2000-09-14
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Romance, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
Related Topics: War, Historical Romance
Goodreads rating: 3.66
(rated by 209 readers)

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Rich in historical detail and period characters, this multi-layered novel set against the backdrop of the Romantic era captures the lives and love affair of composer Robert Schumann and his pianist wife, Clara, and their relationships with the artists and musicians of their time, in a lively and sensuous tale of music, madness, genius, and passion. 35,000 first printing.
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Passionate romance portrayed with historical flair.

Longing could be a great read for those who enjoy historical fiction with a focus on romance. The book portrays the intense and intimate relationship between Robert Schumann and his wife Clara with precision and wisdom. Landis combines elements of drama and sensuality with historical accuracy, making the novel an excellent choice for those interested in the Romantic era. Readers will appreciate the author's attention to detail, which enhances the vivid portrayal of the couple's love story.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.