A Splendid Gift
Alyson Richman
  • Published: 17 February 2015
  • ISBN: 9780698185418
  • Imprint: PEN US eBook Adult
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 51
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A Splendid Gift

  • Alyson Richman
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A richly imagined story of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, French pilot and author of The Little Prince, from the author of The Lost Wife and The Garden of Letters.
 March, 1942: Declared medically unfit to fly while France is beseiged by war, Saint-Exupéry languishes in homesick frustration, unable to aid his country—and unable to write. While his publisher tries in vain to ease the author’s mind, Saint-Exupéry meets the enchanting Silvia Hamilton at a cocktail party. Though they do not share a language, they are nonetheless drawn to each other, and where words fail them they find other forms of communication.
In the proceeding months, Silvia’s warmth and grace give Saint-Exupéry the peace of mind he so desperately needs. And as their love affair flourishes, he finds himself inspired to tell a tale of such simplicity and beauty that a person of any age could find joy and comfort in it. With Silvia as his muse, he works furiously to compose his petite prince.
Praise for the novels of Alyson Richman
“Fans of The Lost Wife will again savor Richman's ability to tell a remarkable story about people who are unforgettable and real.”—Pam Jenoff, International bestselling author of The Other Girl
“Moving, unforgettable and so expertly told, you have to wonder if the author has a gift of time travel—this is storytelling at its very best.”— New York Times bestselling author Sarah Jio
“Richman’s fluid writing is filled with historical detail and strong characterization.”—Library Journal
Alyson Richman is the author of The Mask Carver’s Son, The Rhythm of Memory, The Last Van Gogh, and The Lost Wife. She lives in Long Island with her husband and two children.
  • Published: 17 February 2015
  • ISBN: 9780698185418
  • Imprint: PEN US eBook Adult
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 51
Categories:

Praise for A Splendid Gift

Advanced praise for THE GARDEN OF LETTERS

"Richman seamlessly weaves together the languages of music and love, reaching into the heart of the reader with artful portraits of heroism, sacrifice and redemption. Fans of The Lost Wife will again savor Richman's ability to tell a remarkable story about people who are unforgettable and real."-- Pam Jenoff, International bestselling author

"The Garden of Letters demonstrates artistry of the highest order. Lyrical and compelling, Alyson Richman's novel of a cellist coming of age in wartime Italy is as layered as a symphony. Exquisite."--Erika Robuck, author of Fallen Beauty

"Lyrical and rich...filled with beauty and tragedy, romance and heartbreak."--Jillian Cantor, author of Margot

"Bottom line: you should read The Garden of Letters!"--Jenna Blum, New York Times bestselling author of Those Who Save Us

"A brilliant novel that will haunt me for years to come."--Kristina McMorris, bestselling author of The Pieces We Keep

"Alyson Richman crafts a transportive novel vivid with history and fragile with hope."--Jessica Brockmole, author of Letters from Skye


Praise for THE LOST WIFE

"A truly beautiful heartfelt story...I couldn't put it down once I started it. Ms. Richman is a very special talent."--New York Times bestselling author Kristin Hannah

"Staggeringly evocative, romantic, heart-rending, sensual and beautifully written, Alyson Richman's The Lost Wife may very well be the Sophie's Choice of this generation."-- New York Times bestselling author John Lescroart

"Moving, unforgettable and so expertly told, you have to wonder if the author has a gift of time travel--this is storytelling at its very best."--Sarah Jio, New York Times bestselling author

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