In the Shadow of the Greenbrier
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Narrated by:
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Gilli Messer
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Written by:
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Emily Matchar
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Four generations. One remarkable hotel. Countless secrets.
Nestled in the hills of West Virginia lies White Sulphur Springs, home to the Greenbrier Resort. Long a playground for presidents and film stars, the Greenbrier has its own gravitational pull. Over ten decades, four generations of the Zelner family must grapple with their place in its shadow . . . and within their own family.
In 1942, young mother Sylvia is desperate to escape her stifling marriage, especially when it means co-running Zelner’s general store with her husband. When the Greenbrier is commandeered for use as a luxury prison, Sylvia finds her fidelity strained and her heart on the line.
Seventeen years later, Sylvia’s daughter, Doree, struggles to fit in, eagerly awaiting the day she’ll leave for college and meet a nice Jewish boy. But when a handsome stranger comes to town and her brother Alan’s curiosity puts him and Sylvia at risk, Doree is torn between loyalty and desire.
An immersive family saga rich with historical detail, In the Shadow of the Greenbrier explores the inevitable clash between past and future and the extraordinary moments in ordinary lives.
©2024 Emily Matchar (P)2024 Penguin AudioWhat the critics say
“A stirring coming-of-age tale and gripping family saga set against the backdrop of the famous and historic West Virginia resort. Readers will eagerly follow and root for the generations of the Zelner family as they struggle with their places in a changing world and come face-to-face with dark secrets of the past in this memorable and moving book.”—Pam Jenoff, author of Code Name Sapphire
“Matchar’s debut novel is a richly layered and beautifully written tale that immerses the reader into a sweeping saga set in the picturesque backdrop of the lush West Virginia mountains’ legendary Greenbrier resort, and its fascinating, secret history. Utterly captivating, In The Shadow of The Greenbrier is unforgettable."—Kim Michele Richardson, author of The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek
“Emily Matchar brings the iconic Greenbrier Hotel to vivid life through the engaging, heartbreaking, and often harrowing experiences of four generations.”—Diane Chamberlain, author of The Last House on the Street
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- 2024-06-04
Terrific book
This beautiful book recounts the interrelated stories of four generations of a Jewish family in the United States ranging from the early 1900s to 1992. It features alternating perspectives and time periods, a narrative device that is often confusing in other books. Not here. Each character was so well developed that with each change in time, I was instantly engaged in the story of the protagonist of that segment. The lives of the four people - Sol, Sylvia, Dorris and Jordan - are convincing portrayed as the mystery at the heart of the book is gradually revealed. The narration was very good and the overall story was compelling. A terrific debut novel by a very talented writer.
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