Last house before the mountain.
Last house before the mountain.
By
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Helfer, Monika, 1947-
Publication Date
:
2023
Subject Term
:
Domestic fiction.
World War, 1914-1918 -- Fiction.
Families -- Fiction.
Genre
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Historical fiction.
Summary
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Maria and Josef live with their children in a valley in westernmost Austria. When the First World War breaks out and Josef is drafted into the army, Maria is left to provide for her family alone. Every day is a struggle against starvation, the harsh alpine climate and the hostile nearby villagers who see Maria as little more than a beautiful temptress out for the men left behind. But when a red-haired stranger arrives in the village, Maria feels happiness seep back into her life and she faces a choice whose consequences will affect the lives of her family for generations to come. Based on the internationally bestselling and award-winning Austrian novelist Monika Helfer's own family history, Last House Before the Mountain is a propulsive, haunting, multi-layered saga about love, family, and the hidden wages of war.
Language
:
English
ISBN
:
9781635579871
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St. John's - A.C. Hunter (SJH) | Adult Fic | Adult Fiction | FIC HEL | Checked In |