Exuberance Is Beauty

Fiction & Literature, Contemporary Women, Historical
Cover of the book Exuberance Is Beauty by Rose Gluck, Rose Gluck
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Rose Gluck ISBN: 9781311459022
Publisher: Rose Gluck Publication: December 4, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Rose Gluck
ISBN: 9781311459022
Publisher: Rose Gluck
Publication: December 4, 2015
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

Oregon, 1940s: Eve Miller, a young war widow, rebels against the ordinariness of womanhood in the post-war era. Eve is enlightened as she succumbs to the sensual temptation of an adulterous affair. In its aftermath, Eve Miller’s life unravels and leads to unexpected violence and moral isolation. Exuberance Is Beauty, is a contemporary interpretation of Adam and Eve’s biblical allegory and Eve’s fall into desolation. The story examines the consequence of erotic obsession and the repentance the female protagonist must pay for her sins of the flesh.

Reviews

"This story is a very intense psychological thriller and a hauntingly beautiful story at the same time."

"This story is intense! I love the way the author pulled it all together, and gave us a terrifying glimpse into the mistreatment of women in the 40's"

"I highly recommend this book. It's a great, gripping read."

"This is a socially important and poignant tale of a war widow’s seduction."

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

Oregon, 1940s: Eve Miller, a young war widow, rebels against the ordinariness of womanhood in the post-war era. Eve is enlightened as she succumbs to the sensual temptation of an adulterous affair. In its aftermath, Eve Miller’s life unravels and leads to unexpected violence and moral isolation. Exuberance Is Beauty, is a contemporary interpretation of Adam and Eve’s biblical allegory and Eve’s fall into desolation. The story examines the consequence of erotic obsession and the repentance the female protagonist must pay for her sins of the flesh.

Reviews

"This story is a very intense psychological thriller and a hauntingly beautiful story at the same time."

"This story is intense! I love the way the author pulled it all together, and gave us a terrifying glimpse into the mistreatment of women in the 40's"

"I highly recommend this book. It's a great, gripping read."

"This is a socially important and poignant tale of a war widow’s seduction."

More books from Historical

Cover of the book Disney's Dream by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book A Life from the Ashes by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Augusta Locke by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Chronique de la quinzaine - 31 octobre 1833 by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Los miserables by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Locus Solus by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Sea Snow: the gentle haunting of a 19th century lighthouse by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Sir Michael's Mayhem by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Memoir of Fleeming Jenkin by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Only Remembered by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Treasures on Earth by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book The Hermit of Far End by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Historical Classics 3-Novel Bundle by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book Lost Soul by Rose Gluck
Cover of the book The Laws of Murder by Rose Gluck
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy