MICHELLE CRABTREE
Broker Associate, REALTOR®
PREMIERSOTHEBYSREALTY.COM
122 SARASOTA SCENE | JANUARY 2018
arts&culture
THE LÜBECKER
ER
by M.J. Joseph
ph
This debut
novel by Florida
rida
author M.J.
Joseph—and
published by
Florida-based
d
publisher
Peppertree
Press—is a work of
historical fiction centered around World
War I. While the story showcases the
life of David Rosenberg of Lübeck, a
city in northern Germany, the cast of
characters is quite large. One of the
more memorable characters is Dr. Sam
Yoffey, a young Florida panhandle
doctor working in the late 1880s who
has fallen in love with a nun.
This book touches on a range of topics,
ranging from philosophy to religion
to the complexities of interpersonal
relationships of any type. And those
who are drawn to the slower, more
methodical pace of older British
novelists will likely find this to suit their
needs.
Here’s one example of Joseph’s
characteristic style:
He looked at her intently, her
features undiminished in this aspect.
Amazing high cheekbones; widespaced,
almond-shaped eyes; and
finely formed nose and ears. Her
complexion was clear and the light
brown color of her skin centered
upon the very red and full lips.
Ephraim thought: This really is a
beautiful woman!
Joseph has created a very ambitious
book here. If you’re open to that kind
of reading commitment and you like
historical fiction, then by all means,
give it a shot. You just might be the ideal
reader.
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