GOOD THINGS I WISH YOU -A. Manette Ansay PROOF 2009

A. Manette Ansay - GOOD THINGS I WISH YOU: A Novel Harper, NY: June 2009. 1st ed. UNCORRECTED PROOF. Trade soft cover. FINE/Plain white paper wrappers with navy blue lettering. - 241pp, Binding new. Pages bright and unmarked. NEAR FINE unread copy. he acclaimed author of Vinegar Hill returns with a story of two unlikely romances --one historical, the other modern-day—separated by thousands of miles and well over a century. Battling feelings of loss and apathy in the wake of a painful divorce, novelist Jeanette struggles to complete a book about the long-term relationship between Clara Schumann, a celebrated pianist and the wife of the composer Robert Schumann, and her husband's protÉgÉ, the handsome young composer Johannes Brahms. Although this legendary love triangle has been studied exhaustively, Jeanette --herself a gifted pianist—wonders about the enduring nature of Clara and Johannes's lifelong attachment. Were they just "best friends," as both steadfastly claimed? Or was the relationship complicated by desires that may or may not have been consummated? Through a chance encounter, Jeanette meets Hart, a mysterious, worldly entrepreneur who is a native of Clara's birthplace, Leipzig, Germany. Hart's casual help with translations quickly blossoms into something more. There are things about men and women, he insists, that do not change. The two embark on a whirlwind emotional journey that leads Jeanette across Germany and Switzerland to a crossroads similar to that faced by Clara Schumann—also a mother, also an artist—more than a century earlier. PERISC@PE BOOKS-NY Auction Policies: Perisc@pe Books prides itself on providing quality new and rare titles for auction. We try hard to give accurate and complete information to potential bidders. If you have any questions about the items offered or the terms, please e-mail me before you bid. PAYMENT: I accept PayPal payments. On deposit of payment to my account, I will ship your item in most cases by the next business day. For other payment options please email me for more information. US SHIPPING OPTIONS: Media rate =$3.60; Priority Mail envelope =$5.15. (shipping amount includes a small handling & packing charge) USPS insurance and/or delivery confirmation is extra. INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING: For International shipping rates: See: Shipping: See more services | See all details Choose the country you wish your item shipped to. Rates on larger items vary by destination and weight. I will email you with USPS shipping options. Estimated delivery within 6 -10 business days. Payment is in US. Dollars. DISCLAIMER: The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. If you wish to purchase USPS mail confirmation and/or insurance for shipping your item. Please let me know in your e-mail message. By bidding on this item, you are agreeing to these terms. NEW YORK STATE RESIDENTS NY State/NYC sales tax is 8.875% Please include NY sales tax on winning bids -Thank you New Ebay policy: INTERNATIONAL BUYERS – Please Note Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts" - US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Please e-mail me if you have any questions. Thanks and good luck bidding. Use the FREE Counters 1 million sellers do - Andale!