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2008 Longlist

Golden Country: A Novel

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ABOUT
THE BOOK

Spanning the first half of the twentieth century, Golden Country vividly brings to life the intertwining stories of three immigrants seeking their fortunes — the handsome and ambitious Seymour, a salesman-turned-gangster-turned-Broadway-producer; the gentle and pragmatic Joseph, a door-to-door salesman who is driven to invent a cleanser effective enough to wipe away the shame of his brother’s mob connections; and the irresistible Frances Gold, who grows up in Brooklyn, stars in Seymour’s first show, and marries the man who invents television. Their three families, though inex-tricably connected for years, are brought together for the first time by the engagement of Seymour’s son and Joseph’s daughter. David and Miriam’s marriage must endure the inheritance of not only their parents’ wealth but also the burdens of their past.
Epic and comic, poignant and wise, Golden Country introduces readers to an extraordinary new voice in fiction.

ABOUT
THE AUTHOR Jennifer
Gilmore

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NOMINATING LIBRARY COMMENTS

Jennifer Gilmore’s first novel traces three generations of three immigrant families, showing how families, along with their values, change over the years.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Country
Switzerland, United States
Original Language
English
Publisher
Scribner

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