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Swimming In The Moon : A Novel

by Pamela Schoenewaldt
$10.55
Swimming In The Moon : A Novel - Thryft
Swimming In The Moon : A Novel - Thryft

Enchanting coming-of-age tale amidst political upheaval and migration.

"Swimming In The Moon" is a captivating story that explores themes of family, identity, migration, and political upheaval. The protagonist, Lucia, is a relatable character whose struggles and triumphs will resonate with many readers. Pamela Schoenewaldt's writing style is both eloquent and vivid, transporting the reader to the early 1900s in Italy and the US, where they can experience the cultural and political contexts firsthand. The novel's unique and distinctive feature is its portrayal of the intersection between personal and political strife, offering an insightful commentary on the forces that shape people's lives. Readers who enjoy historical fiction, coming-of-age tales, and emotionally resonant stories will love this book.

  • David J. Langum Sr. Prize Nominee for American Historical Fiction (Honorable Mention) (2013)
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.

Swimming In The Moon : A Novel

by Pamela Schoenewaldt
$10.55
ISBN: 9780062202239
Estimated First-hand Retail Price: $39.21
Authors: Pamela Schoenewaldt
Publisher: William Morrow Paperbacks
Date of Publication: 2013-09-03
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Historical Fiction
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 1347 readers)

Description

From the author of When We Were Strangers comes a uniquely American story-a tale of deep, shifting ties between a determined daughter and her gifted, wounded mother in the early 1900s, framed by bitter union strikes, the thrill of vaudeville and a young woman's struggle to find her placeLucia D'Angelo's voice is nothing like her mother's. She's no nightingale with the gorgeous tones, tender and passionate, peaking and plummeting as dramatically as her moods. Yet in the rough world she's chosen, Lucia's words may truly change lives.In 1904, fourteen-year-old Lucia and her young mother Teresa are servants in a count's lush villa on the Bay of Naples. Between scrubbing floors and polishing silver, Teresa soothes the unhappy countess with song until one morning's calamity hurls mother and daughter to America, exchanging their gilded cage for icy winds off Lake Erie and Cleveland's taut immigrant neighborhoods. Lucia blossoms and Teresa wins fleeting fame on the tawdry stage of vaudeville until old demons threaten their new life. In factories and workhouses, Lucia finds her own stage, giving voice to those who have given her a home. As roles reverse, mother and daughter reshape their fierce and primal bond.
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Enchanting coming-of-age tale amidst political upheaval and migration.

"Swimming In The Moon" is a captivating story that explores themes of family, identity, migration, and political upheaval. The protagonist, Lucia, is a relatable character whose struggles and triumphs will resonate with many readers. Pamela Schoenewaldt's writing style is both eloquent and vivid, transporting the reader to the early 1900s in Italy and the US, where they can experience the cultural and political contexts firsthand. The novel's unique and distinctive feature is its portrayal of the intersection between personal and political strife, offering an insightful commentary on the forces that shape people's lives. Readers who enjoy historical fiction, coming-of-age tales, and emotionally resonant stories will love this book.

  • David J. Langum Sr. Prize Nominee for American Historical Fiction (Honorable Mention) (2013)
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.