A House Among the Trees

By Julia Glass

Book Overview

From the National Book Award-winning author of Three Junes, a richly imagined novel that begins just after the sudden death of world-renowned children's book author Mort Lear, who leaves behind a wholly unexpected will, an idyllic country house, and difficult secrets about a childhood far darker than those of the beloved characters he created for young readers of all ages.

Left to grapple with the consequences of his final wishes are Tommy Daulair, his longtime live-in assistant; Merry Galarza, a museum curator betrayed by those wishes; and Nick Greene, a beguiling actor preparing to play Lear in a movie.

When Nick pays a visit to Lear's home, he and Tommy confront what it means to be entrusted with the great writer's legacy and reputation. Tommy realizes that despite his generous bequest, the man to whom she devoted decades of her life has left her with grave doubts about her past as well as her future. Vivid and gripping, filled with insight and humor, A House Among the Trees is an unforgettable story about friendship and love, artistic ambition, the perils of fame, and the sacrifices made by those who serve the demands of a creative genius.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1101873590
• ISBN13: 9781101873595
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: Anchor Books
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.2" x 8.1"

Customer Reviews

Enchanting

The novel is character driven and each and every character is fleshed out and given a rich and delicious fictional persona. Though there are some parts towards the middle of the novel that move a bit slowly, I still ate up every word. Glass knows how to entice and enchant her readers and she never disappoints.