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The Calling of the Flute

Overview

Publisher
Saguaro Books, LLC
Released
February 19, 2018
ISBN
9781500550059
Format
ePub
Category
Fiction

Book Details

Set in Lithuania in 1897, this historical romance is the tale of a young woman conflicted by the traditions and laws of her religion and a need for her own identity. For most of her fifteen years, Hannah has loved Gershon, the Rabbi's son. A match is made, but Hannah fears becoming a Rabbi's wife and having to be a perfect example of womanhood. In her mind, the traditional cutting of her hair and wearing a wig or scarf means losing her identity. Hannah tells Gershon how she feels and he breaks the engagement, shaming her family. Life takes a turn for the worse, when her young brothers' fight with town boys causes a pogrom, an attack by Russian Cossacks. When the Russian army comes for her brothers to conscript them into the Czar's army, Hannah's aunt and uncle offer to smuggle the boys out of Lithuania to America. Hannah begs to go with them, despite the harrowing journey. Along the way, she meets Eli, a young flute player, also running away from Russian conscription. Hannah's dream of love and life in a safe, free land, may at last be within her grasp if they survive the voyage and get through immigration.

Author Description

Dr. Fran Orenstein wrote her first poem at age eight and has never stopped writing. She grew up in New York's Brooklyn and the Bronx, and is grateful for all the exciting opportunities in education and culture. She has been a teacher, a magazine editor/writer, rehab counselor, managed programs for women and children and served as an officer with AmeriCorps. She now lives in Georgiawith her furry feline friends, happily writing. Visit Fran's World at www.franorenstein.com. Visit Fran on the web at www.franorenstein.weebly.com.

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