The Swan Gondola - Hardcover

'It s time for him to become a household name. With allusions to the Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz, Schaffert has magically transformed a stretch of field near Omaha into a white, shimmering vision... fans of historical fiction will not be disappointed.' --Library Journal

'A highly imaginative, vividly told tale of whimsy, hucksters, soothsayers, ghosts and, most of all, star-crossed lovers.' --Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of The Painted Girls

'Each of [Schaffert's] books is a quirky little gem.' --New York Times

'It’s time for him to become a household name... With allusions to the Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz, Schaffert has magically transformed a stretch of field near Omaha into a white, shimmering vision... fans of historical fiction will not be disappointed.' Library Journal

'Enchanting... many romantic and historical delights...It's easy to imagine this charming novel attaining Water for Elephants-like popularity with readers.' Publishers Weekly

'Each of [Schaffert’s] books is a quirky little gem.' New York Times

'A fresh, gorgeous, witty page-turner full of twists and surprises and all the romance in the world. I couldn’t put it down.' Jami Attenberg, author of The Middlesteins

'A highly imaginative, vividly told tale of whimsy, hucksters, soothsayers, ghosts and, most of all, star-crossed lovers.' Cathy Marie Buchanan, author of The Painted Girls