{"product_id":"9781939481085","title":"Woman's Own","description":"Ablaze against the bustle of nineteenth-century Philadelphia is this sweeping saga of three generations of strong, indomitable women - all seemingly cursed when it comes to love. At its center is young Lilly Armstrong, a beauty on the brink of womanhood, too brave and too fearless to settle for the status quo. In a booming city animated by inventors, builders and artists, and now excited for the great Centennial Exhibition, Lilly aspires to carve out a life of independent freedom for herself and her women kin - lives not dependent on men. \u003cp\u003eBut of course there is a man - a man who admires Lilly, who thinks like she does and who would move heaven and earth to help Lilly realize her dreams. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith the guidance of her quietly resilient mother and the unexpected aid of her estranged and powerful grandmother - and despite the foolish meddling of her shallow and ambitious sister - Lilly is determined to lead her family of women into the challenge of the next century on her own terms, forging an empire that will survive for generations. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLilly intends for her family to have it all, not the least of which is enduring love. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFans of VIRGIN RIVER will enjoy this timeless novel of new beginnings, untamable passion and all-redeeming love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Robyn Carr's historicals:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A remarkable storyteller...the plot moves swiftly and cleverly. A well-told tale.\" -Library Journal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is no routine romance...Carr presents a personal, inside view of life...in historically accurate detail. A reader's delight.\" -Bestsellers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Thanks to sophisticated character development and elegantly simple prose, Carr deftly handles the themes of betrayal, envy, greed and the psychological patterns that recur over generations.\" -Publishers Weekly\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Liza Dawson Associates","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47050116956400,"sku":"9781939481085","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781939481085_p0.jpg?v=1763666749","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781939481085","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}