The Woman at the Wheel: A Novel by Penny Haw (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Woman at the Wheel by Penny Haw Includes discussion questions and a conversation with the author. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Carl Benz may be known as the "Father of the Automobile," but Bertha Benz was the woman behind the wheel driving the world into a new era. Woman at the Wheel is a gorgeous historical fiction novel that takes a peek under the hood, examining the life of a fascinating woman who refused to let men hit the brakes on her revolutionary machineInspiring historical fiction based on the real life of Bertha Benz, whose husband built the first prototype automobile, which eventually evolved into the Mercedes-Benz marque."Unfortunately, only a girl again."From a young age, C cilie Bertha Ringer is fascinated by her fathers work as a master builder in Pforzheim, Germany. But those five words, which he wrote next to her name in the family Bible, haunt Bertha.Years later, Bertha meets Carl Benz and falls in love-with him and his extraordinary dream of building a horseless carriage. Bertha has such faith in him that she invests her dowry in his plans, a dicey move since they alone believe in the machine. When Carls partners threaten to withdraw their support, hes ready to cut ties. Bertha knows the decision would ruin everything. Ignoring the cynics, she takes matters into her own hands, secretly planning a scheme that will either hasten the familys passage to absolute derision or prove their genius. What Bertha doesnt know is that Carl is on the cusp of making a deal with their nemesis. Shes not only risking her marriage and their lifes work, but is also up against the patriarchy, Carls own self-doubt, and the clock.Like so many other women, Bertha lived largely in her husbands shadow, but her contributions are now celebrated in this inspiring story of perseverance, resilience, and love. Author Biography PENNY HAW is a long-time journalist and columnist and latter-day author. She has written for many leading South African newspapers and magazines for more than three decades. The Wilderness Between Us was her debut contemporary novel for adults. Haw lives in Cape Town, South Africa. Review "Haw brings to light another fascinating and strong-willed woman of the past. Her well-researched depiction...captures the reactions of confusion and fear from nearly everyone around the Benzs that made their goals so much harder to attain--and that much more impressive." -- Booklist"This is fine historical writing, transporting us back to another era while telling a compelling adventure story about characters we feel we know. A triumph!" -- Gill Paul, USA Today bestselling author of The Secret Wife and The Manhattan Girls Details ISBN1728257735 Author Penny Haw Short Title The Woman at the Wheel Language English Year 2023 ISBN-10 1728257735 ISBN-13 9781728257730 Format Paperback Imprint Sourcebooks Landmark Subtitle A Novel Pages 320 Country of Publication United States Publisher Sourcebooks, Inc Publication Date 2023-11-03 AU Release Date 2023-11-03 NZ Release Date 2023-11-03 US Release Date 2023-11-03 UK Release Date 2023-11-03 DEWEY 823.92 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:145305620;

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