Despite the fact that it refers to the invention of glass Christmas ornaments, it is not a retelling of historical events through a fictional eye. While the Glassblower falls into the category of historical fiction, it is mainly historical in the setting and description of the way people lived during a certain period of time and a in a certain place. Without the security of a steady income and with no inheritance, they must look deep within themselves for the strength to secure their future and fulfill their dreams. But when until the sole remaining parent, Joost Steinmann, passes away suddenly, the three Steinmann daughters, Ruth, Johanna and Marie are left to fend for themselves in a man's world. The Steinmann household is no exception to this rule.
The actually blowing is done by the men while the painting and packing is done by the women. Each family specializes in a different type of glassware. The people of Lauscha earn their living by blowing glass.
The book is set in the village of Lauscha in Germany in the 19th century.
The Glassblower is the first book of a trilogy by German author, Petra Durst-Benning, and her English language debut.
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