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A gripping saga of family ties and rivalries, love and ambition in nineteenth century Paris, Vienna and London.
"A good family chronicle." Kirkus Reviews
The Founder of the House is the first book in the bestselling Gollantz Family Saga which traces the lives and loves of several generations of Jewish antique dealers in Europe. The seven-novel series explores how one family's destiny is shaped by the politics and attitudes of the time, as well as by the choices and actions of its own members.
Hermann Gollantz is torn between his principles of loyalty and honesty, and protecting his beloved wife Rachel from a harsh truth. Her family ruthlessly exploit Hermann's honour and everything that is important to him.
His son Emmanuel becomes involved with the inner circle of the Viennese Court, where his passion for the married baroness, Caroline Lukoes, has far-reaching consequences both for himself and the House of Gollantz.
What they've said about The Gollantz Saga:
"Recommended. Ms Jacob writes skilfully and with that fine professional assurance we have come to expect of her." The Times
"Impressive." London Evening Standard
"Besides the interest of the plot, Miss Jacob's book has much to recommend it. The style of the novel is unimpeachable, marked by sincerity, dignity and a sense of the dramatic. I can safely recommend "The Founder of the House." Western Mail (Perth)
Read the complete Gollantz Family Saga:
Book 1: The Founder of the House
Book 2: That Wild Lie ...
Book 3: Young Emmanuel
Book 4: Four Generations
Book 5: Private Gollantz
Book 6: Gollantz: London, Paris, Milan
Book 7: Gollantz and Partners
Genre: Sagas
"A good family chronicle." Kirkus Reviews
The Founder of the House is the first book in the bestselling Gollantz Family Saga which traces the lives and loves of several generations of Jewish antique dealers in Europe. The seven-novel series explores how one family's destiny is shaped by the politics and attitudes of the time, as well as by the choices and actions of its own members.
Hermann Gollantz is torn between his principles of loyalty and honesty, and protecting his beloved wife Rachel from a harsh truth. Her family ruthlessly exploit Hermann's honour and everything that is important to him.
His son Emmanuel becomes involved with the inner circle of the Viennese Court, where his passion for the married baroness, Caroline Lukoes, has far-reaching consequences both for himself and the House of Gollantz.
What they've said about The Gollantz Saga:
"Recommended. Ms Jacob writes skilfully and with that fine professional assurance we have come to expect of her." The Times
"Impressive." London Evening Standard
"Besides the interest of the plot, Miss Jacob's book has much to recommend it. The style of the novel is unimpeachable, marked by sincerity, dignity and a sense of the dramatic. I can safely recommend "The Founder of the House." Western Mail (Perth)
Read the complete Gollantz Family Saga:
Book 1: The Founder of the House
Book 2: That Wild Lie ...
Book 3: Young Emmanuel
Book 4: Four Generations
Book 5: Private Gollantz
Book 6: Gollantz: London, Paris, Milan
Book 7: Gollantz and Partners
Genre: Sagas
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