A rich tapestry of Jewish life, this mesmerizing debut is a magical, multigenerational novel spanning 200 years of an unforgettable family of immigrants in Jerusalem. From Esther, the family matriarch, who was lured by the smell of baking bread into the baker's arms, to her great-granddaughter Miriam, a seamstress of intoxicating beauty, this novel captures six generations of love affairs, legends, and family secrets.
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A rich tapestry of Jewish life, this mesmerizing debut is a magical, multigenerational novel spanning 200 years of an unforgettable family of immigrants in Jerusalem. From Esther, the family matriarch, who was lured by the smell of baking bread into the baker's arms, to her great-granddaughter Miriam, a seamstress of intoxicating beauty, this novel captures six generations of love affairs, legends, and family secrets.
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