The Bridal Chair - by Gloria Goldreich (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><strong>"In prose as painterly and evocative as Chagall's own dazzling brushstrokes, Gloria Goldreich finely evokes one of the most significant masters of modern art through the discerning eyes of [his] loyally protective daughter."--Cynthia Ozick, award-winning author of <em>Foreign Bodies</em></strong><em></em></p><p><strong>An exquisite, haunting exploration of the complex mind of Marc Chagall, and the artist's famous chair, through the eyes of his daughter during World War II--perfect for fans of <em>Mrs. Poe</em> and <em>The Paris Wife</em></strong><em></em></p><p>Beautiful Ida Chagall, the only daughter of Marc Chagall, is blossoming in the Paris art world beyond her father's controlling gaze. But, her newfound independence is cut short by the chaos of World War II. In Nazi-occupied Paris, her father's status as a Jewish artist has made them all targets, but his devotion to his art blinds him to their danger.</p><p>When Ida falls in love and Chagall angrily paints an empty wedding chair in response, she faces an impossible choice: Does she fight to escape her father's shadow entirely, or abandon her ambitions to save Chagall from the peril in Paris, his enemies, and himself?</p><p><strong>Brimming with historic personalities from WWII Europe, America and Israel, <em>The Bridal Chair</em> is a stunning portrait of love, fortitude, and the sharp divide between art and real life.</strong></p><p>"Only Gloria Goldreich could write a novel so grounded in historical truths yet so exuberantly imaginative. <em>The Bridal Chair</em> is Goldreich at her best, with a mesmerizing plot, elegant images, and a remarkable heroine who...will remain with you long after the last page."--Francine Klagsburn, <em>Jewish Week</em> columnist and acclaimed author of <em>Voices of Wisdom</em></p><p>"Filled with fascinating details about the art world and colorful real-life characters, this novel may appeal to historical fiction fans who enjoyed Natasha Solomons's <em>The House at Tyneford</em> and Tatiana de Rosnay's <em>Sarah's Key</em>."--<em>Library Journal</em></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"Filled with fascinating details about the art world and colorful real-life characters, this novel may appeal to historical fiction fans who enjoyed Natasha Solomons's The House at Tyneford and Tatiana de Rosnay's Sarah's Key." - <strong><em> Library Journal</em></strong><br><br>"Goldreich's portrait of a major artist and his daughter is fascinating." - <strong><em> Booklist</em></strong><br><br>"An ambitious work by a talented author... It is a story of quiet power and provides a fascinating look into the dynamics of a family. This is Goldreich at her best!" - <strong><em> RT Book Reviews, 4 Stars</em></strong><br><br>"In prose as painterly and evocative as Chagall's own dazzling brush strokes, Gloria Goldreich finely evokes the days and nights of one of the most significant masters of modern art. Through the discerning eyes of Ida, Chagall's loyally protective daughter, we see his peril as a Jew in Nazi-overrun Europe, his heated competitiveness, his contentiousness as husband and father, his consuming immersion in his work. Here is history as story-telling, and story-telling as intimate portraiture, as poignant and arresting as Chagall's own airborne and dreamlike figures; and here also is a question to tantalize readers: Must the artist's character match the enchantments of his art?" - <strong><em> Cynthia Ozick, award-winning author of Foreign Bodies</em></strong><br><br>"Only Gloria Goldreich could write a novel so grounded in historical truths yet so exuberantly imaginative. THE BRIDAL CHAIR is Goldreich at her best, with a mesmerizing plot, elegant images, and a remarkable heroine who shines through the whole. Ida Chagall will remain with you long after you've read the last page of her story. And her father's art will never seem the same." - <strong><em> Francine Klagsbrun, acclaimed author and columnist for Jewish Week</em></strong><br>
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