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The First Emma
by Camille Di Maio
The First Emma has two timelines. The first includes Emma Koehler, a wealthy newlywed living in 1914 with her husband, Otto. She’s lonely as her husband works and philanders. There’s an accident and another betrayal, leaving Emma forced to decide whether she’ll stay or go.
The second time takes place in the 1940s as Mabel Hartley leaves Baltimore with a broken heart. A terminally ill woman in San Antonio placed an ad for someone to write her memoirs, and Mabel accepted. The ad was written by Emma Koehler.
The First Emma is the story of two powerful and formidable women, each in their own ways resilient and inspiring. I learned so much about these two time periods from Mabel and Emma’s perspectives. The storytelling drew me in from the start.
Overall, I highly recommend this beautiful book to my friends who love stories of strong women in history. I’m so grateful these stories are being told.
I received a gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader
The second time takes place in the 1940s as Mabel Hartley leaves Baltimore with a broken heart. A terminally ill woman in San Antonio placed an ad for someone to write her memoirs, and Mabel accepted. The ad was written by Emma Koehler.
The First Emma is the story of two powerful and formidable women, each in their own ways resilient and inspiring. I learned so much about these two time periods from Mabel and Emma’s perspectives. The storytelling drew me in from the start.
Overall, I highly recommend this beautiful book to my friends who love stories of strong women in history. I’m so grateful these stories are being told.
I received a gifted copy. All opinions are my own.
Many of my reviews can also be found on my blog: www.jennifertarheelreader.com and instagram: www.instagram.com/tarheelreader