"When Isabelle took a chance and eloped with Leon Feininger, her true love, she hadn’t stopped to consider what would happen next. Winter on his family’s isolated vineyard proves tougher than she expected, and Isabelle finds herself daydreaming, envisioning the wines she and Leon will make when they have their own land.An unexpected inheritance opens a door for the newlyweds—Leon’s uncle has left them a vineyard, and in champagne country ..."
The Photographer (The Photographer's Saga) by PetraDurst-Benning, Edwin Miles Paperback, 335 Pages, Published 2020 by Amazon Crossing ISBN-13: 978-1-5420-0849-5, ISBN: 1-5420-0849-2
"From the bestselling author of The Glassblower Trilogy comes an inspiring historical saga of a female photographer who must defy convention to live her dreams in turn-of-the-century Germany.In 1905, on her twenty-sixth birthday, Mimi Reventlow receives a marriage proposal from the vicar of her family’s church. But a future of housework, childcare, and servicing a parish doesn’t appeal to the restless and unconventional Mimi. She has amb ..."
The Flower Shop (The Seed Traders' Saga) by PetraDurst-Benning, Edwin Miles Paperback, 412 Pages, Published 2018 by Amazoncrossing ISBN-13: 978-1-5039-5013-9, ISBN: 1-5039-5013-1
"Bestselling author Petra Durst-Benning’s Seed Traders’ Saga continues, as a young woman in nineteenth-century Baden-Baden risks everything to pursue her dream of becoming a florist.Twenty-year-old Flora Kerner has arrived in Baden-Baden, the “Summer Capital of Europe.” Having spurned the family seed trade, Flora has instead chosen to accept a floristry apprenticeship in the famed German spa town. She is a quick study in the art of flowe ..."
"Petra Durst-Benning’s captivating historical novel pays homage to the trailblazing women of the early twentieth century—like Elizabeth Arden and Estée Lauder—who shaped culture, shattered convention, and strived to make the world around them more beautiful.Despite all that Clara Berg has achieved as a wife, mother, and chemist—especially for a woman in turn-of-the-century Berlin—ending her abusive marriage comes at great cost. The judge ..."
"The first in a new series from Petra Durst-Benning, the bestselling author of The Glassblower series.It isn’t easy for a woman to feel independent in 1890s Berlin. But the winds of change are blowing, and nothing can stop Josephine from pursuing her dreams.After the tragic death of her little brother, Josephine travels to the Black Forest to heal. There she discovers a feeling of freedom astride a brand-new invention called the “velocip ..."
The Glassblower (The Glassblower Trilogy Book 1) by PetraDurst-Benning, Samuel Willcocks Paperback, 496 Pages, Published 2014 by Amazoncrossingenglish ISBN-13: 978-1-4778-2027-8, ISBN: 1-4778-2027-2
"In the village of Lauscha in Germany, things have been done the same way for centuries. The men blow the glass, and the women decorate and pack it. But when Joost Steinmann passes away unexpectedly one September night, his three daughters must learn to fend for themselves. While feisty Johanna takes a practical approach to looking for work, Ruth follows her heart, aiming to catch the eye of a handsome young villager. But it is dreamy, q ..."
The Seed Woman (The Seed Traders' Saga) by PetraDurst-Benning, Edwin Miles Paperback, 444 Pages, Published 2017 by Amazoncrossing ISBN-13: 978-1-5420-4781-4, ISBN: 1-5420-4781-1
"From bestselling author Petra Durst-Benning comes a sweeping emotional story of courage, triumph, and love against all odds in nineteenth-century Germany.After a long and trying journey from her home, Hannah arrives at a charming village nestled in the foothills of the Swabian Mountains, eager to find Helmut Kerner, a traveling seed merchant she loved and lost. Enchanted by the glorious wildflowers and thriving harvests stretching as fa ..."
"Tempestuous and beautiful Wanda Miles, daughter of Ruth and Stephen Miles (or so she thinks), aspires to more than the life of a debutante, but the trouble is she doesn't know precisely what she wants. Then her aunt Marie, the family's renowned glassblower, arrives from Lauscha, Germany, and Wanda decides that learning about her ancestry may hold the key to her future. When Marie accidentally reveals a long-held secret about Wanda's par ..."
"Johanna, the oldest of the three Steinmann sisters, has successfully managed the family glassblowing business since her father's death, and her sister Marie's artistic gifts have made their wares unexpectedly famous. But now the livelihood of the town of Lauscha, Germany-known around the world as the "paradise of glass"-is in danger. The local glassworks is about to be sold, and rumor has it the buyer wants to make changes that will cha ..."
"It isn’t easy for a woman to cut loose in 1890s Berlin. But the winds of change are blowing, and nothing can stop Josephine from pursuing her dreams.After the tragic death of her little brother, Josephine travels to the Black Forest to heal. There she discovers a feeling of freedom astride a brand-new invention called the “velocipede.” The very idea of a woman on a bicycle is beyond taboo―it is indecent and even illegal―but Josephine wi ..."
An Artificial Light 2 (The Photographer's Saga, 2) by PetraDurst-Benning Paperback, 368 Pages, Published 2020 by Amazon Crossing ISBN-13: 978-1-5420-0862-4, ISBN: 1-5420-0862-X
"A defiant woman in pre-World War I Germany carves out her own unconventional destiny as the enthralling Photographer's Saga continues."
The Photographer (CD-Audio) by PetraDurst-Benning Published 2020 by Brilliance Corporation, United States ISBN-13: 978-1-79973-072-9, ISBN: 1-79973-072-7
"Bestselling author Petra Durst-Benning’s Seed Traders’ Saga continues, as a young woman in nineteenth-century Baden-Baden risks everything to pursue her dream of becoming a florist.Twenty-year-old Flora Kerner has arrived in Baden-Baden, the “Summer Capital of Europe.” Having spurned the family seed trade, Flora has instead chosen to accept a floristry apprenticeship in the famed German spa town. She is a quick study in the art of flowe ..."
The Photographer (CD-Audio) by PetraDurst-Benning Published 2020 by Brilliance Corporation, United States ISBN-13: 978-1-79973-071-2, ISBN: 1-79973-071-9
"Petra Durst-Benning’s captivating historical novel pays homage to the trailblazing women of the early twentieth century—like Elizabeth Arden and Estée Lauder—who shaped culture, shattered convention, and strived to make the world around them more beautiful.Despite all that Clara Berg has achieved as a wife, mother, and chemist—especially for a woman in turn-of-the-century Berlin—ending her abusive marriage comes at great cost. The judge ..."
"From bestselling author Petra Durst-Benning comes a sweeping emotional story of courage, triumph, and love against all odds in nineteenth-century Germany.After a long and trying journey from her home, Hannah arrives at a charming village nestled in the foothills of the Swabian Mountains, eager to find Helmut Kerner, a traveling seed merchant she loved and lost. Enchanted by the glorious wildflowers and thriving harvests stretching as fa ..."
The Seed Woman by PetraDurst-Benning Published 2017 by Brilliance Audio, United States ISBN-13: 978-1-5436-1772-6, ISBN: 1-5436-1772-7
The Century Trilogy While the World Is Still Asleep 1 by PetraDurst-Benning Published 2016 by Brilliance Audio, United States ISBN-13: 978-1-5113-5938-2, ISBN: 1-5113-5938-2
"When Isabelle took a chance and eloped with Leon Feininger, her true love, she hadn t stopped to consider what would happen next. Winter on his family s isolated vineyard proves tougher than she expected, and Isabelle finds herself daydreaming, envisioning the wines she and Leon will make when they have their own land.An unexpected inheritance opens a door for the newlyweds Leon s uncle has left them a vineyard, and in champagne country ..."