Description
Explore the enchanting world of 'The Daughters' by Adrienne Celt, a captivating novel that weaves together family history, Polish mythology, and the deep bond between mothers and daughters. Set against the backdrop of the Polish countryside, this beautifully crafted narrative invites readers to delve into a rich tapestry of secrets, affairs, and ancestral lore. Join Lulu as she uncovers the bewitching stories passed down from her grandmother Ada, revealing a legacy filled with enchantment and sacrifice.
Having been inspired by the mystical rusalka, a figure that embodies the complexities of familial ties and the weight of heritage, this compelling tale resonates deeply within the heart of its readers. Each page unfolds the struggles and triumphs that define the lives of the mothers and daughters in Lulu's lineage, offering a poignant exploration of identity and connection.
With 272 pages full of intrigue and emotion, 'The Daughters' is a must-read for anyone interested in family sagas, mythological themes, and the intricacies of motherhood. Perfect for book clubs or personal reflection, this novel invites discussions about cultural heritage and the often hidden sacrifices that generations endure.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631491948
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Delivery Information: Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631491948
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 272
Description:
When Lulu was a child, her grandmother Ada filled her head with fables of the family's enchanted history in the Polish countryside. Each mother in their family has been given a daughter but each daughter has exacted an essential cost from her mother.
Adrienne Celt infuses The Daughters with the spirit of the rusalka, a bewitching figure of Polish mythology that inspired Dvorák's classic opera. A tapestry of secrets, affairs and unimaginable sacrifices, it reveals a family legacy laced with the resonant ancestral lore that binds each mother to the one who came before.
Having been inspired by the mystical rusalka, a figure that embodies the complexities of familial ties and the weight of heritage, this compelling tale resonates deeply within the heart of its readers. Each page unfolds the struggles and triumphs that define the lives of the mothers and daughters in Lulu's lineage, offering a poignant exploration of identity and connection.
With 272 pages full of intrigue and emotion, 'The Daughters' is a must-read for anyone interested in family sagas, mythological themes, and the intricacies of motherhood. Perfect for book clubs or personal reflection, this novel invites discussions about cultural heritage and the often hidden sacrifices that generations endure.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631491948
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Delivery Information: Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781631491948
Year: 2016
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 272
Description:
When Lulu was a child, her grandmother Ada filled her head with fables of the family's enchanted history in the Polish countryside. Each mother in their family has been given a daughter but each daughter has exacted an essential cost from her mother.
Adrienne Celt infuses The Daughters with the spirit of the rusalka, a bewitching figure of Polish mythology that inspired Dvorák's classic opera. A tapestry of secrets, affairs and unimaginable sacrifices, it reveals a family legacy laced with the resonant ancestral lore that binds each mother to the one who came before.