Europe in the throes of WWI and II serves as backdrop for this latest dose of melodrama from megabestseller Steel. Bookish, raven-haired beauty Beata Wittgenstein meets dashing French nobleman Antoine de Vallerand while on vacation in Switzerland and falls passionately in love. An affluent German Jew whose strict Orthodox parents forbid marriage outside the faith, Beata knows that a union with a Catholic from war-rival France is out of the question. But love trumps all, and shortly after returning to Germany, Beata defies her family, arranging to meet Antoine in Switzerland, where they marry.
The Rough Guide to Switzerland 3 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)
The Rough Guide to Switzerland tells you all there is to know about this beautiful and varied country. The 36-page, full-colour section introduces all of Switzerland''s highlights, from snowboarding in the Alps and sampling swiss wine to the country''s Gothic cathedrals and medieval castles. The guide includes extensive listings of the all the top places to eat, drink and stay, whatever your budget, plus brand-new ''author picks'' to highlight the very best.
Faced with the majestic mountain scenery of Switzerland, you at first think that it is eternal. But there are always changes—a new resort opening up or an old favorite shutting down.
The roster of what’s hot in dining can shift from year to year.
Here are some highlights of the latest developments in Switzerland.
Faced with the majestic mountain scenery of Switzerland, you at first think that it is eternal. But there are always changes—a new resort opening up or an old favorite shutting down.
