Evergreen Book 1: Werner Family Saga

"Richly written and finely detailed, a grand, sweeping panorama . . . vivid and memorable."—Daily News (New York)

At the turn of the century, Anna Friedman fled Poland for New York in search of a better life. Finding employment as a maid for the Werner family, Anna is astounded by the elegance she encounters, and also by the allure of Paul Werner, a man who seems beyond her grasp even when she is in his arms. Ultimately, it is Joseph Friedman whom she weds. In an act of illicit passion that will haunt her for the rest of her days, Anna elevates Joseph from poverty to a wealth that will form the basis for the Friedman dynasty for generations to come. Evergreen spans generations and takes readers from Jazz Age New York to Nazi Germany to a sun-baked Israeli kibbutz, making it a modern American classic that reveals the heart of an extraordinary woman: her marriage, her children, her deceit.

“A magnificent story . . . this beautifully written book will be treasured and reread for many years to come.”—Library Journal

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