Alsace in rust and gold

Alsace in Rust and Gold is a richly textured and evocative portrait of the historic Alsace region, captured through the keen eye and graceful prose of Edith O’Shaughnessy. Blending travel narrative, cultural observation, and historical reflection, the book explores a land shaped by shifting borders, layered identities, and the enduring beauty of its landscapes and traditions.

O’Shaughnessy highlights the region’s villages, vineyards, customs, and character—while also touching on the political tensions that have long influenced life in Alsace. Alsace in Rust and Gold invites readers into a world where past and present mingle, where rustic charm meets golden heritage, and where the human story is inseparable from the land itself. This work will appeal to lovers of European travel writing, regional history, and elegant literary nonfiction.