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Petra Durst-Benning has developed a loyal following for her well-researched historical novels in her native Germany, where she lives with her husband. She has written more than a dozen books, many of which have gone on to be bestsellers. Durst-Benning’s love of the US dates back many years. She visited frequently as a child and developed a passion for American bestsellers, which went on to inspire her own writing career in later years. The Glassblower’s English-language debut is, in many ways, the fulfillment of a girlhood dream.
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Petra Durst-Benning has developed a loyal following for her well-researched historical novels in her native Germany, where she lives with her husband. She has written more than a dozen books, many of which have gone on to be bestsellers. Durst-Benning's love of the US dates back many years. She visited frequently as a child and developed a passion for American bestsellers, which went on to inspire her own writing career in later years. The Glassblower's English-language debut is, in many ways, the fulfillment of a girlhood dream.
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"Hi,
my Name is Petra, I'm a German Author and in the last 20 years I have written more than a dozen novels, most of which have become bestsellers. Some were also transformed into movies in German Television - that was an exciting experience!
But even more exciting for me is the fact that "The glassblower" is now published in English. This is a lifelong dream come true for me ...
I always want to write about something fresh and new, topics where already dozens of books exist, bore me. So in each of my books my research begins at point zero. I love that! I will never forget my research in Lauscha about the glassblowers, it was so inspiring, colourful and heartwarming!
Mostly I write about strong woman who go their way even when it is stony and hard. My characters are like friends for me and they stay with me even after completion of a book.
The three sisters in "The glassblower" are like best friends for me, too. From all three I like sensible Johanna best. Perhaps you like headstrong Ruth best? Or courageous Marie? Anyway, I wish you a lot of fun reading "The Glassblower" and my other books!
With lots of love - Petra"
A greeting from the author:
"Hi,
my Name is Petra, I'm a German Author and in the last 20 years I have written more than a dozen novels, most of which have become bestsellers. Some were also transformed into movies in German Television - that was an exciting experience!
But even more exciting for me is the fact that "The glassblower" is now published in English. This is a lifelong dream come true for me ...
I always want to write about something fresh and new, topics where already dozens of books exist, bore me. So in each of my books my research begins at point zero. I love that! I will never forget my research in Lauscha about the glassblowers, it was so inspiring, colourful and heartwarming!
Mostly I write about strong woman who go their way even when it is stony and hard. My characters are like friends for me and they stay with me even after completion of a book.
The three sisters in "The glassblower" are like best friends for me, too. From all three I like sensible Johanna best. Perhaps you like headstrong Ruth best? Or courageous Marie? Anyway, I wish you a lot of fun reading "The Glassblower" and my other books!
With lots of love - Petra"
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192 of 195 people found the following review helpful
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The Glassblower by Petra Durst-Benning is the first book in The Glassblower Trilogy and was originally published in 2003 in German. This astounding work of cultural and historical romance is beautifully rendered into English by Samuel Willcocks, and the novel will be of immense delight to anyone with a bit of interest in German history and culture. There is much more than I anticipated in the book. Apart from the joy of reading it, the book leaves a comforting feeling that everyone can be happy in his own way, if one is brave enough to set one’s priorities right.
In the book author Petra Durst-Benning tells the story of the three young Steinmann sisters who live in the glassblowing village of Lauscha in Germany at the end of the nineteenth century and early years of the twentieth century. Johanna, Ruth and Marie must look after themselves when their father Joost Steinmann passes away unexpectedly one September night. But making a livelihood in the village is easier said than done as glassblowing is a male-dominated craft. The Steinmann sisters are so well-conceived and developed that their characters are so lifelike and believable. As you leaf through the pages, you will laugh and cry with them, and at times feel the need to reprove them.
Beautifully written and well-researched, Petra Durst-Benning painted a sweeping portrait of the fascinating characters that populated the book as well as the profession which they are involved in. The Glassblower is a fascinating lesson in German culture and history, and without ever exceeding the limit of credibility, the author brilliantly crafted a powerful story of women’s emancipation, the ideals and aspiration that is burning within each individual even within the confines of a hopeless situation and how one can be happy and content in one’s condition if one’s heart is in it.
In the book author Petra Durst-Benning tells the story of the three young Steinmann sisters who live in the glassblowing village of Lauscha in Germany at the end of the nineteenth century and early years of the twentieth century. Johanna, Ruth and Marie must look after themselves when their father Joost Steinmann passes away unexpectedly one September night. But making a livelihood in the village is easier said than done as glassblowing is a male-dominated craft. The Steinmann sisters are so well-conceived and developed that their characters are so lifelike and believable. As you leaf through the pages, you will laugh and cry with them, and at times feel the need to reprove them.
Beautifully written and well-researched, Petra Durst-Benning painted a sweeping portrait of the fascinating characters that populated the book as well as the profession which they are involved in. The Glassblower is a fascinating lesson in German culture and history, and without ever exceeding the limit of credibility, the author brilliantly crafted a powerful story of women’s emancipation, the ideals and aspiration that is burning within each individual even within the confines of a hopeless situation and how one can be happy and content in one’s condition if one’s heart is in it.
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166 of 172 people found the following review helpful
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The Glassblower is not the type of book I usually read. I selected it from Kindle First because the premise of the story was interesting, but I really did not expect to be drawn into the book ad I was. I could not put it down. The descriptions of life in 1800s Germany and of young women trying to make a place for themselves in a profession dominated by men were so realistic I was able to form a mental image of the village, the characters. I hope to read other nooks by this author and will definitely recommend it.
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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful
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I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this novel! It is beautifully written and each of the characters are so wonderfully developed. I received this book through Amazon's Kindle First book of the month. The books I have gotten through this program in the past have been sort of hit and miss, but this one was a real treat. This book reminded me of one of my all-time favorite novels, Fall on Your Knees by Ann-Marie MacDonald, in that it is another historical fiction novel that centers primary on three very close, yet very different, sisters. Originally published in German several years ago, this novel is part of a trilogy that is in the process of being translated to the English language for the first time. This first offering in the series will be making making its English debut on November 1, 2014.
Taking place at the end of the nineteenth century, we are introduced to the Steinmann family. Joost Steinmann is a glassblower who lives in a small German village with his three daughters, his wife having passed away some years before. Like most other households in their tiny town, the men blow the glass and the women decorate the beautifully crafted pieces. However, when their beloved father suddenly passes away, the young sisters must find a way to take care of and support themselves, often with results that vary between highly impressive and utterly heartbreaking. Having been sheltered and protected by their father, the women have a lot to learn.
Each of the Steinmann sisters brings something unique and delightful to the table. Johanna, the eldest, is smart and resourceful, with a determination to care of her sisters. Ruth, the romantic, longs to get married and isn't afraid to follow her heart.Read more ›
Taking place at the end of the nineteenth century, we are introduced to the Steinmann family. Joost Steinmann is a glassblower who lives in a small German village with his three daughters, his wife having passed away some years before. Like most other households in their tiny town, the men blow the glass and the women decorate the beautifully crafted pieces. However, when their beloved father suddenly passes away, the young sisters must find a way to take care of and support themselves, often with results that vary between highly impressive and utterly heartbreaking. Having been sheltered and protected by their father, the women have a lot to learn.
Each of the Steinmann sisters brings something unique and delightful to the table. Johanna, the eldest, is smart and resourceful, with a determination to care of her sisters. Ruth, the romantic, longs to get married and isn't afraid to follow her heart.Read more ›
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38 of 40 people found the following review helpful
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I don't know if this is a cultural difference (this book was written in German and translated into English) but I do not expect to encounter graphic descriptions of wife beating and rape in historical fiction. There is also WAY more sex in this book than I would have expected-- of the bodice-ripper, romance novel type. But it's the rape and beating that I note for other readers-- if you, like me, find such descriptions gratuitous and disturbing, avoid this book. The plot and story in general are interesting, thus the two stars, but the writing is wooden. Don't know if that is the translation or the original text, but unless you have a deep interest in artisanship/ art (which I do) you really don't need to read this book, in my opinion.
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I was expecting more of a sprawling family epic, although I don't think I'd call it strictly a romance. I don't normally read romances, but I did enjoy this book and will read the rest of the trilogy.
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I was very surprised at how much I enjoyed this book. It's not from my usual genre for reading so I had little in the way of expectations. I was especially leery after seeing that it was a translations. However, the book was a fast easy read. I have already preordered the sequel.
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