Landscape of a Marriage: Central Park Was Only the Beginning
Gail Ward Olmsted
Nov 2022 · Tantor Media Inc · Narrated by Stephanie Németh-Parker
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A marriage of convenience leads to a life of passion and purpose. A shared vision transforms the American landscape forever. New York, 1858: Mary, a young widow with three children, agrees to marry her brother-in-law Frederick Law Olmsted, who is acting on his late brother's deathbed plea to "not let Mary suffer." But she craves more than a marriage of convenience and sets out to win her husband's love. Beginning with Central Park in New York City, Mary joins Fred on his quest to create a "beating green heart" in the center of every urban space. Over the next forty years, Fred is inspired to create dozens of city parks, private estates, and public spaces with Mary at his side. Based upon real people and true events, this is the story of Mary's journey and personal growth and the challenges inherent in loving a brilliant and ambitious man.
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Toby A. Smith
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July 29, 2024
The Olmsteds 40+ year marriage turned out better than anyone might have expected, given its origins. But this book was far less interesting than I expected. Plenty of info about the career of Frederick Law Olmsted. Unfortunately, his wife, Mary, who narrates the story is full of cliches, trite phrases, and offers few surprises. I'd recommend this novel primarily to those with an interest in Mr. Olmsted.
About the author
Gail Olmsted is a hopeless romantic. She is married to the love of her life and the mom to two young adults and two cats. She enjoys reading, music, water sports, and travel. Her books include Jeep Tour, Guessing at Normal, and Landscape of a Marriage.
Stephanie Nemeth Parker is an award-winning SAG-AFTRA audiobook narrator, voice-over artist, and actress with twenty-plus years of acting experience. She narrates books in a variety of genres, from romance to horror, sci-fi to thriller, and many in between, using a plethora of accents.
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