The Movement of Stars: A Novel by Amy Brill (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Movement of Stars by Amy Brill Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description A love story set in 1845 Nantucket, between a female astronomer and the unusual man who understands her dreams. Inspired by the work of Maria Mitchell, the first professional female astronomer in America, this novel is a richly drawn portrait of desire and ambition in the face of adversity. Publisher Description "Gorgeous . . . Sings with insights about love, work and how we create our own families"—Oprah.com"Amy Brill shines in her sparkling debut novel."—Vanity Fair "Brills rich detail and research are hugely impressive; its easy to envision the scenes she sees."—USA Today"Beautifully written and richly characterized."—Kirkus (starred review)"A terrifically poised and captivating debut."—Paula McLain, author of The Paris WifeA love story set in 1845 Nantucket, between a female astronomer and the unusual man who understands her dreams.It is 1845, and Hannah Gardner Price has lived all twenty-four years of her life according to the principles of the Nantucket Quaker community in which she was raised, where simplicity and restraint are valued above all, and a womans path is expected to lead to marriage and motherhood. But up on the rooftop each night, Hannah pursues a very different—and elusive—goal: discovering a comet and thereby winning a gold medal awarded by the King of Denmark, something unheard of for a woman.And then she meets Isaac Martin, a young, dark-skinned whaler from the Azores who, like herself, has ambitions beyond his expected station in life. Drawn to his intellectual curiosity and honest manner, Hannah agrees to take Isaac on as a student. But when their shared interest in the stars develops into something deeper, Hannahs standing in the community begins to unravel, challenging her most fundamental beliefs about work and love, and ultimately changing the course of her life forever.Inspired by the work of Maria Mitchell, the first professional female astronomer in America, The Movement of Stars is a richly drawn portrait of desire and ambition in the face of adversity. Author Biography Amy Brill is a writer and producer who has worked for PBS and MTV, and has been awarded fellowships by the Edward F. Albee Foundation, the Millay Colony, and the American Antiquarian Society, among others. This is her first novel. She lives in Brooklyn. Details ISBN 1594632375 ISBN-13 9781594632372 Title The Movement of Stars Author Amy Brill Format Paperback Year 2014 Pages 448 Publisher Penguin Putnam Inc GE_Item_ID:141750700; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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