Muriel Barbery

A Single Rose (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

Shortlisted for the Prix Jean Giono, the temples and teahouses of Kyoto are the scene of a Frenchwoman's emotional awakening in this life-affirming novel by international bestseller Muriel Barbery __________ 'Muriel Barbery crafts a moving tale of emotional awakening and blossoming love, set among the vivid colours and mesmerising scenery of Kyoto' Woman's Own 'Delightful, engaging . . . this novel offers the pleasures of a poetic travelogue and an homage to a place and a culture' New York Journal of Books 'Rich with atmosphere and character and drawing on themes of grief and second chances, this is a delicate delight' Living Magazine __________ Rose has just turned forty when she is unexpectedly summoned to Japan for the reading of her father Haru's will, who seemingly abandoned her when she was a baby. Leaving behind her life as a botanist in Paris, Rose travels to Kyoto and is led around its enchanting tea houses, temples and zen gardens by Paul, Haru's former assistant. Initially a reluctant tourist, Rose gradually comes to discover her father's legacy through the itinerary he set for her, finding gifts greater than she had ever imagined and connecting with gentle widower Paul. This stunning novel from international bestseller Muriel Barbery is a mesmerising story of second chances, of beauty born out of grief and roses grown from ashes.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pushkin Press
• Seitenzahl: 144
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781805333777
• Artikelnr.: 72556350

Autorenporträt

Muriel Barbery is the author of four previous novels, including the IMPAC-shortlisted multimillion-copy bestseller The Elegance of the Hedgehog. She has lived in Kyoto, Amsterdam and Paris and now lives in the French countryside.

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Rezensionen

'An ode to Japan ... a magnificent, resonant, finely crafted novel' Le Monde

'Muriel Barbery sows beauty on every page' Elle

'A small miracle' Lire

'A moving, accomplished novel ... thoughtful, ethereal and inspired' L'Obs

'An incredible hymn to the power of changing direction' La Grande Librairie, France 5

'An immensely calming novel, so superbly written it deserves to be savoured slowly' Le Parisien

Praise for The Elegance of the Hedgehog

'Resistance is futile ... you might as well buy it before someone recommends it for your book group. Its charm will make you say yes' The Guardian

'Clever, informative and moving ... an admirable novel' The Observer

'Breathtakingly singular ... totally French yet completely universal' Good Housekeeping

'A fascinating maze of emotional release' Foreword Reviews

'A lyrical and opaque story' Publishers Weekly

'Rich with atmosphere and character and drawing on themes of grief and second chances, this is a delicate delight' Living Magazine