The Swan House A Novel by Elizabeth Musser (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Swan House A Novel by Elizabeth Musser When a privileged young girls mother dies, she begins to see life anew and enters a world filled with family secrets and racial disharmony. Set in 1960s Atlanta. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Mary Swan Middleton has always taken for granted the advantages of her familys wealth. But a tragedy that touches all of Atlanta sends her reeling in grief. When the family maid challenges her to reach out to the less fortunate as a way to ease her own pain, Mary Swan meets Carl--and everything changes. For although Carl is her opposite in nearly every way, he has something her privileged life could not give her. And when she seeks his help to uncover a mystery, she learns far more than she ever could have imagined. Author Biography Elizabeth Goldsmith Musser, a native of Atlanta, Georgia, attended the Westminster Schools and then received her B.A. in English and French from Vanderbilt University, where she was a member of Phi Beta Kappa and graduated magna cum laude. Though passionate about writing since childhood, Elizabeths first book was not published until 1996. Two Crosses was the first of a trilogy set during both the Algerian War for independence from France (1957-1962) and the present day civil war in Algeria. Her work has since been translated into Dutch, French, and German. Since 1989, Elizabeth and her husband, Paul, have lived in Montpellier, France, where Paul serves on the pastoral team of a small Protestant church. The Mussers have two sons, Andrew and Christopher. Long Description Mary Swan Middleton has always taken for granted the advantages of her familys wealth. But a tragedy that touches all of Atlanta sends her reeling in grief. When the family maid challenges her to reach out to the less fortunate as a way to ease her own pain, Mary Swan meets Carl--and everything changes. For although Carl is her opposite in nearly every way, he has something her privileged life could not give her. And when she seeks his help to uncover a mystery, she learns far more than she ever could have imagined. Details ISBN0764225081 Author Elizabeth Musser Short Title SWAN HOUSE Pages 448 Language English ISBN-10 0764225081 ISBN-13 9780764225086 Media Book Format Paperback Year 2001 Subtitle A Novel Country of Publication United States Imprint Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group Place of Publication Ada, MI Audience Age 14-18 Residence US DOI 10.1604/9780764225086 Series The Swan House Series Series Number 1 UK Release Date 2001-07-01 AU Release Date 2001-07-01 NZ Release Date 2001-07-01 US Release Date 2001-07-01 Publisher Baker Publishing Group Publication Date 2001-07-01 DEWEY 813.54 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:8785373;

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