{"product_id":"landscape-of-a-marriage-gail-ward-olmsted-9781685134525","title":"Landscape of a Marriage: Central Park Was Only the Beginning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eLandscape of a Marriage\u003c\/em\u003e is a historical fiction masterpiece. Mary and Fred's relationship is wonderfully depicted and the history that is woven into this book is done so intricately and commendably.\" -Ellie Yarde, reviewer for the award-winning\u003cem\u003e Coffee Pot Book Club\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA marriage of convenience leads to a life of passion and purpose. A shared vision transforms the American landscape forever.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOver the next 40 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Gail Ward Olmsted\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1685134521\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781685134525\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Black Rose Writing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 07\/29\/2021\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 314\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.39lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.88d","brand":"Gail Ward Olmsted","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44761453035775,"sku":"9781685134525","price":27.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_c05c26ef-4098-4a2b-83eb-8a94bb5bbfa0.jpg?v=1706681367","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/landscape-of-a-marriage-gail-ward-olmsted-9781685134525","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}