num_pages: 318
description: In 1930s Poland, the economy is crumbling, the government is in chaos, and Jewish groups argue over how best to deal with the worsening situation. Among them are the Guardsmen, daring and organized young Zionists who are determined to start a new life in Palestine. A Suitable Husband brings this vibrant period alive with the story of Bianca Lieber, caught between the pressure to marry Alex, the intelligent but staid doctor presented by the matchmaker, and Wolf, the intrepid Zionist leader who can help her get to Palestine. PRAISE FOR "A SUITABLE HUSBAND""...a beautifully written coming of age story that touches both the heart and mind. A must for all readers of Historical Fiction." Mommy's Reading Too, Blog. "S.B. Lerner has created people we care about, as we learn about pre World War II Poland through the eyes of a Jewish family. We feel their struggles, both personal and political..."- Peggy O'Hanlon,Port Washington Public Library "...A stunning Portrayal of the changing social and political climate of 1930s Poland as embodied by Bianca Lieber, a young Jewish woman caught between the traditional family values of her parents, and those of a volatile younger generation, unwilling to accept the status quo..."-Les Edgerton, author of nine novels including Just Like That and Hooked
language: English
title: A Suitable Husband
publisher: On the Edge Books