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Also by Pam Lewis:

A Young Wife: A Novel, June 2012
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A Young Wife, June 2011
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Perfect Family, May 2009
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Speak Softly She Can Hear,, March 2005
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A Young Wife
Pam Lewis

Simon and Schuster
June 2011
On Sale: June 14, 2011
Featuring: Sander DeVries; Minke van Aisma
309 pages
ISBN: 1451612729
EAN: 9781451612721
Hardcover
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Women's Fiction Historical

When fifteen-year-old Minke van Aisma travels to Amsterdam to care for the dying wife of an older, wealthy man named Sander DeVries, she has no idea what awaits her. Within hours of his wife's death, Sander proposes marriage, and within days the couple sets sail for the burgeoning oil fields of Argentina. But the future that seemed so bright takes a dark turn the morning their son, Zef, is kidnapped. Dire circumstances dictate that Sander immigrate to New York at once, leaving Minke little choice but to wait for their new baby's arrival, follow Sander to America, and abandon her firstborn. What follows is a triumphant turn-of- the-century saga of love, betrayal, and redemption that takes readers from the opulent life in Amsterdam during the 1900s to rough life on the Argentine coast to the impoverished life of a recent immigrant in New York. An indelible portrait of one woman's struggle to steer her own fate, "A Young Wife "is a powerful journey that will stay with readers long past the final page.

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2 comments posted.

Re: A Young Wife

I thoroughly enjoyed A Young Wife ! It is a quick read with
suspense tragedy, a little romance, scandals and deception.
You cant help but laugh,cry with the tug at every emotion
throughout! A very nicely written coming of age story that
will keep you on the edge of your seat!I highly I recommend
this book!! It's one I will read again!! ♥:)
(Jeannie Doucette 3:27pm June 30, 2011)

Exotic and heartwrenching, this novel is a powerful story of how one young girl survives the multitudes of obstacles that life throws her way to become a strong and resiliant woman. Set on three continents, the tale leaves a powerful impression on the reader. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
(Sharon Galligar Chance 5:36pm December 1, 2011)