Gemma Tizzard Grace of the Empire State recensie, review en informatie historische roman over New York tijdens de Great Depression. Op 28 januari 2025 verschijnt bij Gallery Books de debuutroman van de Amerikaanse schrijfster Gemma Tizzard. Hier lees je informatie over de inhoud van de roman, de schrijfster en over de uitgave. Een Nederlandse vertaling van het boek is niet verkrijgbaar.
Gemma Tizzard Grace of the Empire State recensie, review en informatie
- “Set to the desperate backdrop of the Great Depression, Grace of the Empire State is a thoroughly enjoyable story of family, sacrifice and first love that reminds us that true strength comes from within–and that women have been quietly saving the day since the dawn of time.” (Kristin Harmel)
- “An inspiring story… With engaging characters and a vibrant depiction of Manhattan–its glittering possibility and its stark heartbreak–Tizzard’s novel soars like its namesake building, and moves along as elegantly as its nimble, determined heroine.” (Shelf Awareness)
Grace of the Empire State
- Auteur: Gemma Tizzard (Verenigde Staten)
- Soort boek: Amerikaanse historische roman
- Taal: Engels
- Uitgever: Gallery Books
- Verschijnt: 28 januari 2025
- Omvang: 336 pagina’s
- Uitgave: gebonden boek / ebook / luisterboek
- Prijs: $ 28,99 / $ 14,99 / $ 24,99
- Boek bestellen bij: Amazon / Bol
Flaptekst van de historische roman over New York tijdens de Great Depression
In this breathtaking debut novel, a daring dancer must take her twin brother’s place as a riveter high atop the in-progress Empire State Building to save her family from ruin.
After the death of their father, it’s up to Grace O’Connell and her twin brother Patrick to support their family as the Great Depression takes its toll on New York City. When Grace is laid off from her dancing gig and Patrick is injured at work on the construction of the Empire State Building, desperation leaves them only one solution: Grace must disguise herself as Patrick and take his place on the half-built skyscraper.
She soon proves herself as capable as any man on the steel, and her affection for the loyal men around her—especially Italian immigrant Joe—grows by the day. But when a terrible accident happens high above the city and Grace is the only one capable of saving her stranded colleague, she must make a split-second decision to risk everything or live with her conscience forever.
Set against the backdrop of a city at a crossroads, this electrifying story is full of heart and hope, family and friendship, and the sacrifices we make for those we love.
Gemma Tizzard has a degree in American studies, and a particular interest in untold women’s stories. She has written rom-coms and was longlisted for the 2021 and 2022 Comedy Women in Print (CWIP) Unpublished Novel Prize. Grace of the Empire State is her debut novel.