As Bright As Heaven
$28.32
- Paperback
464 pages
- Release Date
22 January 2019
Summary
Now in paperback, from the acclaimed author of Secrets of a Charmed Life and A Bridge Across the Ocean, comes a novel set in Philadelphia during the Spanish flu epidemic of 1918 about a family reborn through loss and love.
In 1918, Philadelphia was a city teeming with promise. Even as its young men went off to fight in the Great War, there were opportunities for a fresh start on its cobblestone streets. Into this bustling town came Pauline Bright and her husband, fil…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399585975 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399585974 |
| Author: | Susan Meissner |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Berkley Publishing Corporation,U.S. |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 464 |
| Release Date: | 22 January 2019 |
| Weight: | 350g |
| Dimensions: | 209mm x 128mm |
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Praise for As Bright as Heaven
“A story of one family’s heartbreak and hope. Strong [and] resilient, Meissner’s characters step off the page and into history.”—Lisa Wingate, New York Times bestselling author of Before We Were Yours
“A family saga, coming-of-age tale, and riveting historical fiction all in one. A must read!”—Pam Jenoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Orphan’s Tale
“A thoughtful examination of life…somber, gripping, and illuminated with hope.”—Kate Quinn, USA Today bestselling author of The Alice Network
“Traces of Little Women in the trials and fortitude of the Bright women. An affirmation of the power of love and duty.”—Helen Simonson, author of Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand and The Summer Before the War
“A fascinating historical novel and a beautifully written story of love, loss, and family. A gorgeous, unforgettable book.”—Jillian Cantor, author of Margot and The Lost Letter
About The Author
Susan Meissner
Susan Meissner is a former managing editor of a weekly newspaper and an award-winning columnist. She is the award-winning author of A Bridge Across the Ocean, Secrets of a Charmed Life, A Fall of Marigolds, and Stars Over Sunset Boulevard, among other novels.
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