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While the World Is Still Asleep

The Century Trilogy, Book 1

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While the World Is Still Asleep

By: Petra Durst-Benning, Edwin Miles - translator
Narrated by: Teri Clark Linden
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It isn't easy for a woman to cut loose in 1890s Berlin. But the winds of change are blowing, and nothing can stop Josephine from pursuing her dreams.

After the tragic death of her little brother, Josephine travels to the Black Forest to heal. There she discovers a feeling of freedom astride a brand-new invention called the "velocipede". The very idea of a woman on a bicycle is beyond taboo - it is indecent and even illegal - but Josephine will not be deterred. She simply needs to find a way to ride without provoking a scandal. Back home, Josephine has the brilliant idea of riding under cover of night, while the world is still asleep. But Berlin's streets are dangerous, especially on a bicycle.

Can Josephine's fighting heart help her overcome the obstacles in her path? Will the passion she feels for this new adventure lead her toward true love?

©2012 Petra Durst-Benning & Ullstein Buchverlag GmbH (P)2015 Brilliance Audio, Inc. All rights reserved. Translation © 2016 Edwin Miles.
Fiction Genre Fiction Historical Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Romance Heartfelt

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A brilliant story. perfect length although I could follow the characters lives forever. I really enjoyed this story.

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