The Wolves of Eternity

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787303362
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK

Embark on an extraordinary literary journey with 'The Wolves of Eternity,' the highly anticipated prequel to 'The Morning Star.' This remarkable book marks the second installment in Karl Ove Knausgaard's captivating new series, projected to unfold over six astonishing novels. Delve into a thrilling narrative set in a world where the future has vanished and a profound eternity looms.

Set against the haunting backdrop of 1986, during the catastrophic Chernobyl disaster, follow Syvert L yning as he returns home from military service to Southern Norway, seeking solace with his mother and brother. A dream of his late father leads him on an intricate journey filled with family mysteries, as he discovers a trove of letters that unveils connections to the Soviet Union.

In present-day Russia, we meet Alevtina, a woman balancing the demands of work and family. As she contemplates life’s big questions, her friend Vasilisa introduces her to ancient Russian beliefs about eternal life. Alevtina's path is destined to intertwine with Syvert’s, as her imminent meeting reshapes the contours of her reality.

'Witness the magic of storytelling as 'The Wolves of Eternity' intricately weaves the lives of a half-brother and half-sister, each navigating their distinct yet interconnected narratives. Experience the depth of human emotion and the quest for understanding in this powerful tale, perfect for fans of literary fiction and those who relish profound narratives about family and existence.

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Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781787303362
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK


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The incredible new series continues with this, the prequel to The Morning Star. Experience a major new literary universe in the making, projected to be six astonishing books

The future is no more, and eternity has begun.

It's 1986 and a nuclear reactor has exploded in Chernobyl. Syvert L yning returns home from military service to live with his mother and brother on the outskirts of a town in Southern Norway. One night, he dreams of his late father, and can't shake him from his mind. Searching through his father's belongings for clues and connections, he finds a cache of letters that lead to the Soviet Union.

In present-day Russia, Alevtina is trying to balance work and family. She has always sought the answers to life's big questions, but is preoccupied with care of her young son. Her friend Vasilisa offers some nourishment- she is writing a book about an ancient feature of Russian culture, the belief in eternal life. Meantime, Alevtina is heading towards a meeting that will redraw the contours of her world.

A searching and humane novel, The Wolves of Eternity is an intimate journey into the experiences of a half-brother and half-sister in their two different - yet deeply connected - lives. The second novel in Karl Ove Knausgaard's extraordinary new series, it expands the universe of The Morning Star in the decades before the blazing and mysterious star descends.

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