

The Dream Lover
Author: Elizabeth Berg
Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith
Unabridged: 12 hr 42 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Published: 04/14/2015
Categories: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Author: Elizabeth Berg
Narrator: Emily Sutton-Smith
Unabridged: 12 hr 42 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Brilliance Audio
Published: 04/14/2015
Categories: Fiction, Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction
Elizabeth Berg is the author of many bestselling novels, including Open House, an Oprah’s Book Club selection, Talk Before Sleep, The Pull of the Moon, Tapestry of Fortunes, The Last Time I Saw You, Home Safe, The Year of Pleasures, and Dream When You’re Feeling Blue. Durable Goods and Joy School were selected as ALA Best Books of the Year. Berg has been honored by the Boston Public Library and the Chicago Public Library and is a popular speaker at venues around the country. Her work has been translated into twenty-seven languages. She divides her time between Chicago and San Francisco.
The Dream Lover encompasses some of the best qualities that historical fiction has to offer. It transports you to the 1800's France. It introduces you to an extraordinary person: Aurore Dupin, pen name, George Sand. Then, the reader gets to sit back and enjoy the wild ride that was her life. Talk ab......more
In The Dream Lover we meet Aurore Dupin, or as she is better known George Sand. The book starts with her leaving her husband and her children for a life in Paris, but it will take a while before we will know what led her to the decision. The story in the book will take two roads. We will get to know......more
I have not read anything by George Sand but yet this novel about her life interested me because I thought it would give me the chance to learn something about this notorious writer's life and work. The book was satisfying for me in that respect. I certainly know a lot more about George Sand . It was......more
I am perplexed that a novel about a fiery, determined, passionate and trail-blazing woman could emerge as a lifeless story without spirit or much substance. I have read a few of George Sand's novels, viewed a PBS series on her life, and also seen the film about her interlude with Chopin. So, yes, I......more
This is a compelling fictional biography of one of France’s most talented but often misunderstood female writers. Berg takes readers on an exploratory journey into the depths of George Sand’s heart and soul in recreating her controversial life. The author presents the narrative with much authenticit......more