The Golden Cup

by Belva Plain

Book Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER - The triumphant saga that began in Evergreen continues

A woman of hidden desires, Hennie De Rivera has none of the wealth enjoyed by her relatives, the Werner banking dynasty. But tall, shy Hennie has grand dreams, especially of daring activist Dan Roth, who invites controversy by fighting for New York's poorest immigrants. Breaking society's rules might have devastating consequences for this...

• Format: Mass Market Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0440130913
• ISBN13: 9780440130918
• Release Date: September 1987
• Publisher: Dell
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 0.69 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 4.2" x 6.8"

Customer Reviews

Great series!

I have read the entire four books in Belva Plain's Evergreen series. I finished them rather quickly also. I just thoroughly enjoyed reading each book and sorry to see them end. I believe these books are her best ever. I have also read other novels by her. Great writer!

my absolute favorite book.

found this book on the shelf at the thrift store back in the mid nineties and bought it on a whim for no other reason than the cover looked inviting. It's a great book, and i'm not even necessarily into family sagas. For me the strength of the book is the appeal of the main character Hennie. A lovely character, very well drawn in my opinion. This is the story of her life from, if i remember correctly (it's been a few years since i last read it) age 17 till late 40's(?) at any rate, we get a look at her married life (her stud husband is a repeat cheater) against the backdrop of a pre and post WW1 New York. A lot of the drama comes from the relationships between Hennie and her husband Dan (a lower class, liberal inventor), and Dan's relationship with the rest of Hennie's family (upper crust conservative types.) There's a scene towards the middle of the book where Dan and Hennie's brother-in-law get into it about politics that is, for me, stunning in its perfectly over-dramatized portrayal of family conflict. But again, the books main strength is Hennie's appeal. Maybe it's because she's given physical qualities that I am particularly drawn to (kindof plain, a little chubby) along with a really wonderful mix of honesty, sincerity, sexuality, genuine goodness and inner strength.. my kinda woman! This is a great book, and every time I read it I'm dissapointed when it's over. You don't really make the connection between the book's title and its story until about the last page, but it is very appropriate. And the last line of the book is very satisfying, as all last lines should be but rarely are. This is my favorite book.

Return to Evergreen

I loved Evergreen, so I enjoyed reading this book that continued the story. Ms. Plain writes family sagas, like no one writes family sagas, and her books are long and detailed as she delves into family history and family issues. I enjoy her writing. This book is as good as Evergreen.

My favorite author!!

I have read almost everyone of her books and they are fantastic! I cannot put them down. There are so many twists and turns in her stories I am never bored. Golden Cup is a great read for readers who enjoy family sagas!

A wonderful story depicting generational love and demands

This story is one of the greatest I have ever read. Starting when I was 10, and now 9 years later, it has been a favorite of mine. The family and all the problems and passions that they go through show the reader how strong families are and how lucky people are to have one. I loved this book and I know everyone eho gives it a chance will, too!!