Winter's Tale

Immerse yourself in Mark Helprin's breathtaking masterpiece that transports you to New York of the Belle Époque, to a city clarified by a siege of unprecedented snows, and to a love story that is one of the most beautiful and unforgettable in American literature.

Book Details

• Author: Mark Helprin
• Publisher: Mariner Books
• ISBN: 978-0-15-603119-6
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 768
• Publication Date: June 1, 2005
• Genre: Literary Fiction, Fantasy, Romance

Story Overview

One winter night, Peter Lake—master mechanic and second-story man—attempts to rob a fortresslike mansion on the Upper West Side. Though he thinks it is empty, the daughter of the house is home. Thus begins the affair between a middle-aged Irish burglar and Beverly Penn, a young girl dying of consumption. It is a love so powerful that Peter, a simple and uneducated man, will be driven to stop time and bring back the dead.

Features

• #1 New York Times Bestseller
• Epic tale spanning multiple generations
• Magical realism at its finest
• Unforgettable characters and beautiful prose
• Perfect blend of romance, fantasy, and literary fiction

Perfect For

• Fans of magical realism and literary fiction
• Readers who enjoy epic love stories
• Book clubs looking for discussion-worthy novels
• Anyone who loves beautifully written, imaginative literature
• Readers seeking sweeping, multi-generational sagas

Condition

This book is in like new condition - carefully pre-owned with minimal wear. Pages are clean and crisp, binding is tight, and cover shows little to no signs of use. A fantastic find for any book lover!

Why Choose This Book?

"Utterly extraordinary . . . A piercing sense of the beautiful arising from narrative and emotional fantasy is everywhere alive in the novel . . . Not for some time have I read a work as funny, thoughtful, passionate or large-souled."— New York Times Book Review. Perfect addition to your personal library or as a thoughtful gift for the literature lover in your life.