Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yisha-Levi
Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yisha-Levi
Thanks to Karen Masnica of St. Martin’s Press, I am giving away one print copy of The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yisha-Levi
Description of Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yisha-Levi
The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is a dazzling novel of mothers and daughters, stories told and untold, and the binds that tie four generations of women.
Gabriela’s mother Luna is the most beautiful woman in all of Jerusalem, though her famed beauty and charm seem to be reserved for everyone but her daughter. Ever since Gabriela can remember, she and Luna have struggled to connect. But when tragedy strikes, Gabriela senses there’s more to her mother than painted nails and lips.
Desperate to understand their relationship, Gabriela pieces together the stories of her family’s previous generations—from Great-Grandmother Mercada the renowned healer, to Grandma Rosa who cleaned houses for the English, to Luna who had the nicest legs in Jerusalem. But as she uncovers shocking secrets, forbidden romances, and the family curse that links the women together, Gabriela must face a past and present far more complex than she ever imagined.
Set against the Golden Age of Hollywood, the dark days of World War II, and the swingin’ ’70s, The Beauty Queen of Jerusalemfollows generations of unforgettable women as they forge their own paths through times of dramatic change. With great humor and heart, Sarit Yishai-Levi has given us a powerful story of love and forgiveness—and the unexpected and enchanting places we find each.
About Sarit Yisha-Levi
SARIT YISHAI-LEVI is an English-speaking journalist and author of four non-fiction books. Her debut novel, The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem, was a #1 bestseller and won the Publishers Associaton’s Gold and Platinum Prizes and the Steimatzky Prize for bestselling book of the year when it was published in Israel. She lives in Tel Aviv.
Giveaway of Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yisha-Levi
This giveaway is open to Canada and the U.S. and ends on May 6, 2016 at midnight pacific time. Entries are accepted by Rafflecopter only.
I love that time period and setting.
This novel sounds captivating and memorable. The setting interests me greatly, the era and the characters. Being Jewish this is so appealing and special. Thanks.
I love books set in Israel mother daughter stories captivate me.
Sounds like a fascinating family saga, set in an interesting time period. Thanks for the giveaway.
I am interested in the fact that is set in Hollywood during the war. It sounds so interesting. Thanks for having the giveaway.
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I like multi-generational family sagas.