In the Shadow of the Greenbrier (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780593713969)

Four generations. One remarkable hotel. Countless secrets.

Nestled in the hills of West Virginia lies White Sulphur Springs, home to the Greenbrier Resort. Long a playground for presidents and film stars, the Greenbrier has its own gravitational pull. Over ten decades, four generations of the Zelner family must grapple with their place in its shadow . . . and within their own family.

In 1942, young mother Sylvia is desperate to escape her stifling marriage, especially when it means co-running Zelner's general store with her husband. When the Greenbrier is commandeered for use as a luxury prison, Sylvia finds her fidelity strained and her heart on the line.

Seventeen years later, Sylvia's daughter, Doree, struggles to fit in, eagerly awaiting the day she'll leave for college and meet a nice Jewish boy. But when a handsome stranger comes to town and her brother Alan's curiosity puts him and Sylvia at risk, Doree is torn between loyalty and desire.

An immersive family saga rich with historical detail, In the Shadow of the Greenbrier explores the inevitable clash between past and future and the extraordinary moments in ordinary lives.

Author: Emily Matchar
ISBN-10: 0593713966
ISBN-13: 9780593713969
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Language: English
Published: 03/12/2024
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.90h x 5.20w x 1.00d

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 02/01/2024 pg. 30
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2024