Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Glassblower | 2000 | Petra Durst-Benning | Buy |
| 2 | The American Lady | 2003 | Petra Durst-Benning | Buy |
| 3 | The Paradise of Glass | 2007 | Petra Durst-Benning | Buy |
The Glassblower trilogy is Petra Durst-Benning’s best-known series in English. Set in the glass-making village of Lauscha, Germany, the first book introduces three sisters who must find their way after their father’s death. Each sister takes a different path, and the series follows their choices across The Glassblower (2000), The American Lady (2003), and The Paradise of Glass (2007).
The trilogy combines historical detail about the glassblowing craft with the personal stories of its three protagonists. The German setting and the specifics of the trade give the books a distinctive flavor among historical fiction.