September 27, 2004
Heir to the Glimmering World is New Today Show Pick
Heir to the Glimmering World by Cynthia Ozick is the new Today Show book club pick.
In 1930s New York, Rose Meadows becomes the assistant to Herr Mitwisser, the patriarch of a large, chaotic household. The professor is a terrifying figure, obsessed with arcane research. His wife, Elsa is becoming unhinged. Their 16 year old daughter, Anneliese runs the household. Rosie's place here is uncertain, and she finds her fate hanging on the arrival of James. James is the Bear Boy and is inspired by the real Christopher Robin.
Posted by Grace at September 27, 2004 11:46 AM
