Description
Sonata for Miriam is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the quest for truth, written by acclaimed author and published by Penguin NZ. This beautifully crafted trade paperback captures the reader's heart as it follows Adam, a middle-aged man residing on Auckland's Waiheke Island. After the sudden death of his daughter Miriam, Adam is enveloped in grief and silence. Years later, he embarks on a profound journey to uncover hidden secrets of his past, honoring his daughter's memory. With 272 pages of rich storytelling, the narrative transcends geographical boundaries, taking readers from the shores of New Zealand to the depths of Poland and finally to a remote Swedish island, where Adam reconnects with his long-lost love. The book has been hailed as 'a skilfully balanced work of considerable literary merit and musical integrity' by The Australian, making it a must-read for literature enthusiasts. Its themes of personal struggle and healing resonate deeply, encouraging conversations about the challenges and joys of life and love. Ideal for fans of literary fiction who appreciate emotional depth, Sonata for Miriam will linger in your mind long after the final page. Experience this unforgettable journey today.
**Delivery Information:**
This brand new edition of Sonata for Miriam ships swiftly within New Zealand. Order now and enjoy fast, reliable delivery right to your doorstep!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143009207
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 272
Description:
'a skilfully balanced book, a work of considerable literary merit and musical integrity' - The Australian
Rich and satisfying, Sonata for Miriam will stay with the reader long after they have put it down.
A middle-aged man living on Auckland's Waiheke Island recalls vividly the sudden death of his daughter Miriam. Grief silenced Adam at the time, but now he decides to break the silence and explore the secrets of the past. The search becomes a tribute to his daughter, and takes Adam from New Zealand to Poland. There he finds the truth about his past, but now he must live with it. On an island off the rocky coast of Sweden he re-connects with the love of his life.
Sonata for Miriam is a heartbreaking tale of a man's search for his past, about the exposure of secrets that have been hidden for too long, and about the importance of talking about the most vital and the most painful in life. But more than anything it is a novel about love.
**Delivery Information:**
This brand new edition of Sonata for Miriam ships swiftly within New Zealand. Order now and enjoy fast, reliable delivery right to your doorstep!
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780143009207
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2008
Publisher: Penguin NZ
Pages: 272
Description:
'a skilfully balanced book, a work of considerable literary merit and musical integrity' - The Australian
Rich and satisfying, Sonata for Miriam will stay with the reader long after they have put it down.
A middle-aged man living on Auckland's Waiheke Island recalls vividly the sudden death of his daughter Miriam. Grief silenced Adam at the time, but now he decides to break the silence and explore the secrets of the past. The search becomes a tribute to his daughter, and takes Adam from New Zealand to Poland. There he finds the truth about his past, but now he must live with it. On an island off the rocky coast of Sweden he re-connects with the love of his life.
Sonata for Miriam is a heartbreaking tale of a man's search for his past, about the exposure of secrets that have been hidden for too long, and about the importance of talking about the most vital and the most painful in life. But more than anything it is a novel about love.