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In this novel about Ralph Waldo Emerson’s wife, Lidian, Amy Belding Brown examines the emotional landscape of love and marriage. Living in the shadow of one of the most famous men of her time, Lidian becomes deeply disappointed by marriage, but consigned to public silence by social conventions and concern for her family’s reputation. Drawn to the erotic energy and intellect of close family friend Henry David Thoreau, she struggles to negotiate the confusing territory between love and friendship while maintaining her moral authority and inner strength.

In the course of the book, she deals with overwhelming social demands, faces devastating personal loss, and discovers the deepest meaning of love. Lidian eventually encounters the truth of her own character and learns that even our faults can lead us to independence.

©2005 Amy Belding Brown (P)2020 Blackstone Publishing Biographical Fiction Fiction Genre Fiction Women's Fiction Marriage Biography English Historical Fiction
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A beautfiully written and narrated book. Five stars all round for me. The subject matter was captivating and gave interesting insight into two very intriguing characters. This is my favourite type of book, an historical account blended with a lttle fiction. Thank you Audible.

Captured my interest all the way through

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Excellent story and narrator! I loved hearing about Lydia Emerson and Waldo and Thoreau. I loved the way it was delivered through the excellent author’s writing. The narration was good, although I wish audible would invest in delivering male voices to represent those parts in a story. Overall an excellent story.

Loved this book

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What a glimpse into the life of a fascinating woman. My only niggle would be it’s very long. But it’s all essential in hindsight…

Fascinating Story

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This was a beautifully written book, and the reader certainly did it justice. I enjoyed the well-paced story, the meticulous historical research behind it, and the author’s use of language: both poetic and precise. A hidden gem, which I am sure I will re-read more than once.

An engrossing journey

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The narrator brought the story to life. The language was exquisite, words so uncommonly used !
A wonderful insight into the lives of these famous people. The lives of women. The relationship between Mr Emerson and Lydian was at times exasperating and in the last chapter made me smile. What a woman !! What an author Thankyou.

Thoroughly enjoyable

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