When people ask what this book is about, what do you tell them. Bestselling author nicole dweck brings to life one of historys greatest yet. The debt of tamar is a multigenerational family saga that follows two families. Set initially in the 16th century, a jewish family is taken under the wing of the family and harem of the turkish sultan. Amanda hodgkinson, new york times bestselling author of 22 britannia road a promising literary debut. Please note that the paperback edition of this book is outdated. Bestselling author nicole dweck brings to life one of historys greatest yet overlooked stories of love and resilience. Please get in contact to schedule an author appearance at your book club for fall 2015.
Susan meissner, author of a fall of marigolds the debt of tamar is an extraordinary book, at once a picaresque saga and a moral tale of reclamation. A novel by nicole dweck september 08, 2015 nicole dweck on. The debt of tamar may be author nicole dwecks first novel, but you would never know it. Author nicole dwecks complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. She tells a story that pulls you in from the beginning and keeps you glued. When the debt of tamar, her debut novel, was selfpublished, it became a usa today bestseller and received honorable mention in writers digests selfpublished book awards.
Published september 8th 2015 by thomas dunne books first published. From a 16thcentury harem to a seaside village in the holy land, from nazioccupied paris to modernday manhattan, nicole dwecks the debt of tamar weaves a spellbinding tapestry of love, history, and fate that will enchant readers from the very first page. The debt of tamar, a selfpublished online sensation picked up by st. It is also currently one of the top ten books in the nook store. Nicole dweck holds a ba in journalism and a masters degree in global affairs from nyu. I quickly became lost in the story and was taken through a gamut of emotions as i read this gorgeous novel. The debt of tamar is an extraordinary book, at once a picaresque saga and a moral. The debt of tamar, her debut novel, was a twotime finalist in the uks cinnamon press novel award competition. From its early chapters in 16thcentury iberia, it travels to istanbul, israel, and then new york, linking old worlds and new in ways that are astounding, yet believable. She lives in new york city with her husband and their son. Bestselling author nicole dweck brings to life one of historys. The debt of tamar is an extraordinary book, at once a picaresque saga and a moral tale of reclamation.
A fantastical jewish tale told by debut author nicole dweck, the debt of tamar travels beyond continents and outlives the sands of time. Nicole dwecks blog kindle and nook bestseller list after a successful promotional sale, the debt of tamar is now a top 100 kindle bestseller coming in at number 17 in the kindle store. Nicole dweck skillfully weaves tales of love, sacrifice, and faith, all threaded into a compelling tapestry. When the debt of tamar, her debut novel, was selfpublished, it was a usa. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the debt of tamar. It has also received an honorable award mention in the category of mainstreamliterary fiction from writers digest and was the highest rated book for two weeks running on the harper collins authonomy website. Nicole dweck has a keen eye for human foibles and deep human strengths. The debt of tamar, by nicole dweck, was a completely beautiful and emotional journey.
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