The Swedish Gypsy

( 4 )
Paperback
$14.95
BN.com price
Marketplace (New and Used)
from
$1.99
$14.95 List Price (Save 87%)
Usually ships within 1-2 business days
All (9)  
Used (6)  
New (3)  
Close
Sort by
Page 1 of 1
Showing All
$1.99
(Save 87%)
Coas Books, Inc. NM
Seller since 2005

Feedback rating:

(1124)

Condition:

New — never opened or used in original packaging.

Like New — packaging may have been opened. A "Like New" item is suitable to give as a gift.

Very Good — may have minor signs of wear on packaging but item works perfectly and has no damage.

Good — item is in good condition but packaging may have signs of shelf wear/aging or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Acceptable — item is in working order but may show signs of wear such as scratches or torn packaging. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Used — An item that has been opened and may show signs of wear. All specific defects should be noted in the Comments section associated with each item.

Refurbished — A used item that has been renewed or updated and verified to be in proper working condition. Not necessarily completed by the original manufacturer.

Acceptable
2008 Paperback Fair Cover edges and corners have light rubbing wear. Pen inscryption and scattered underlining in text. This is a used book. Potential defects may exist ... (folds, creases, highlighting, writing/markings, staining, stickers and/or sticker residue, ETC. ) COAS Books, A Bookstore for Everyone. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Read more Show Less

Ships from: Las Cruces, NM

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.99
(Save 87%)
Coas Books, Inc. NM
Seller since 2005

Feedback rating:

(1124)

Condition: Good
2008 Paperback Good Inscription by author. Crease to lower corner of front cover. Possible defects such as light shelving wear may exist. May have minor creasing, writing, ... stickers and/or residue. COAS Books, A Bookstore for Everyone. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction Guaranteed! Read more Show Less

Ships from: Las Cruces, NM

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$1.99
(Save 87%)
Coas Books, Inc. NM
Seller since 2005

Feedback rating:

(1124)

Condition: Very Good
2008 Paperback Very good Appearance of only slight previous use. Minor imperfections may exist. COAS Books, A Bookstore for Everyone. Buy with confidence-Satisfaction ... Guaranteed! Read more Show Less

Ships from: Las Cruces, NM

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$5.46
(Save 63%)
Penny Pearson NC
Seller since 2007

Feedback rating:

(104)

Condition: Like New
Paperback Fine Book is like new with normal shelf wear, daily shipping.

Ships from: Maiden, NC

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
  • •Express, 48 States
  • •Express (AK, HI)
$10.68
(Save 29%)
SuperBookDeals-
Seller since 2008

Feedback rating:

(12864)

Condition: Like New
Brand New, Perfect Condition, Please allow 4-14 business days for delivery. 100% Money Back Guarantee, Over 1,000,000 customers served.

Ships from: South Bend, IN

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
$10.82
(Save 28%)
SuperBookDeals-
Seller since 2008

Feedback rating:

(12864)

Condition: New
Brand New, Perfect Condition, Please allow 4-14 business days for delivery. 100% Money Back Guarantee, Over 1,000,000 customers served.

Ships from: South Bend, IN

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
$10.83
(Save 28%)
PaperbackshopUS
Seller since 2009

Feedback rating:

(4150)

Condition: New
This item will be shipped from our warehouse in Chicago.

Ships from: Aurora, IL

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
$11.89
(Save 20%)
EuroBooks
Seller since 2008

Feedback rating:

(3378)

Condition: New
*****PLEASE NOTE: This item is shipping from an authorized seller in Europe as part of a service brought to you by EuroBooks. To learn more about this service see the BookQuest ... Help section.***** Read more Show Less

Ships from: Horcott Rd, Fairford, United Kingdom

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
$13.89
(Save 7%)
Extremely_Reliable
Seller since 2007

Feedback rating:

(2323)

Condition: Good
Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy.

Ships from: Richmond, TX

Usually ships in 1-2 business days

  • •Canadian
  • •International
  • •Standard, 48 States
  • •Standard (AK, HI)
Page 1 of 1
Showing All
Close
Sort by

Overview

The Swedish Gypsy is a historical novel se in turn-of-the-century Stockholm. Fredrik, a successful business man hires Lilly to work at his cafe. Realizing she is a gypsy he keeps her on to tell fortunes. He is fascinated with her culture and with Lilly who becomes obsessed with him and pursues him using spells and charms. His cafe suffers as Swedish workers strike, leaving him with no other choice than to risk all to save his business and his family.

... See more details below
Sending request ...

More About This Book

Overview

The Swedish Gypsy is a historical novel se in turn-of-the-century Stockholm. Fredrik, a successful business man hires Lilly to work at his cafe. Realizing she is a gypsy he keeps her on to tell fortunes. He is fascinated with her culture and with Lilly who becomes obsessed with him and pursues him using spells and charms. His cafe suffers as Swedish workers strike, leaving him with no other choice than to risk all to save his business and his family.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781606932001
  • Publisher: Eloquent Books
  • Publication date: 9/21/2008
  • Pages: 256
  • Product dimensions: 0.58 (w) x 5.00 (h) x 8.00 (d)
Customer Reviews
Average Rating 5
( 4 )

Rating Distribution

  • ( 3 )
  • ( 1 )
  • ( 0 )
  • ( 0 )
  • ( 0 )
If you've bought this product, tell the world how you liked it.
Write a Review
Sort by: Showing all of 4 Customer Reviews

  • Posted May 17, 2009

    The Swedish Gypsy

    Mary Paulson's The Swedish Gypsy made me salivate. The Swedish Christmas Eve feast in turn-of-the-century Stockholm made me long for late 19th century Swedish cuisine. Paulson writes: "Then came the Julinska hame: salt-cured, boiled with sausage; it had been left overnight in the broth in a cold place. In the morning it was taken from the liquid, dried, coated with egg and mustard, sprinkled with breadcrumbs and baked at a high temperature for a short time" (25).This historical novel is rich in Swedish customs, such as the "dipping in the kettle" on Yuletide.

    The Swedish Gypsy also presents the culture of the Swedish gypsies, as well as illustrates the prejudice and fear of the rural and urban Swedes towards the Rom. I was particularly struck with the gender issues, particularly the misogyny toward female gypsies. When giving birth, certain "rules" applied. "Women were considered mahrine during childbirth and for a period of six weeks afterwards. They remained isolated from the camp and their husbands. Birthing polluted men." When Rosa births twins, she keeps the first boy, and at her consent, the second boy is given to her husband's brother to raise. "Twins were bad luck to the Rom" (110).

    The politics of Sweden during the early 20th century is prevalent in The Swedish Gypsy. Paulson notes that "The 1909 general strike in Sweden was long, one of the longest in the world. For almost five weeks the entire industrial population and most of the local transportation system had stopped. Practically 300,000 laborers had joined the strike" (174). The ripple effect of this strike affects the Swedes, particularly one of the main characters, Fredrik, his wife Amalia, and two-year-old daughter, Lenore.

    The Swedish Gypsy has a great love story as well as excellent historical and social context. I heartily recommend this book.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.

  • Posted April 11, 2009

    more from this reviewer

    A fascinating look at some little known history

    Mary Paulson has written an outstanding story that will enthrall any lover of history. I've read extensively about the European Gypsy, but knew little of those in Sweden. Her mention of the food made me hungry, her writing of the labor strife made me yearn for more information about the political climate of the times, and Fredrik's urgent migration to America made me wonder how many others arrived on America's shores for similar reasons. Linda Thompson, host of AuthorsWebTV.com recommends The Swedish Gypsy as a fascinating and educational book for all.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.

  • Posted February 10, 2009

    A fun read!

    The author takes take us through the life and culture of Lilly, the gypsy woman, who struggles to find and catch her true love. It includes historical facts during that time frame, as well as the traditions and rituals of the gypsy people. It was a fun book to read.

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.

  • Posted February 9, 2009

    Swedish intrigue and Gypsy passion

    I loved this book. It is a wonderful story filled with love, lust and ambition - intertwined with an in depth look at both traditional Swedish and gypsy cultures during turn of the century Sweden. While the historical references are spot on, the real winner is the story. A fun read for fans of history and love alike. Enjoy!

    Was this review helpful? Yes  NoThank you for your feedback.   Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Sort by: Showing all of 4 Customer Reviews
If you find inappropriate content, please report it to Barnes & Noble
Why is this product inappropriate?
Comments (optional)
500 character limit