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Discover the gripping tale of 'Vanda', a masterfully crafted novel set against the vibrant backdrop of Marseilles. This beautifully etched portrait captures the poignant emotions of a mother’s love and the fierce bond she shares with her six-year-old son, Noé. Vanda, a striking woman in her thirties, sporting stunning tattoos and deep, rich skin often mistaken for North African heritage, battles the complexities of her tumultuous life. Once an aspiring artist, she now finds solace working as a cleaner in a psychiatric hospital, content in her humble life by the beach. However, her world is shaken when Simon, her son's estranged father, returns after a seven-year absence, determined to reclaim his son. As tensions rise and passions flare, Vanda is pushed to her limits, revealing her capacity for maternal ferocity and the extremes one would go to protect their child. Explore themes of love, conflict, and resilience in this unforgettable narrative by Bitter Lemon Press. Perfect for readers searching for new fiction that explores intense family dynamics and psychological drama. Free shipping is available for this item, with delivery expected within 6 weeks. Please note that orders are final and cannot be cancelled once placed. Immerse yourself in this compelling story of survival and fierce love today!
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: 9781913394653
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Description:
'Beautifully etched portrait of a woman who knows only extreme love. Wild, ferocious, she smells her son without biting him, but would suffocate him in her arms rather than see him leave her.' — Figaro
Set in Marseilles, this is the story of Vanda, a beautiful woman in her thirties, arms covered in tats, skin so dark that some take her for a North African. Devoted to her six-year-old son Noé, they live in a derelict shed by the beach. She had wanted to be an artist; she is now a cleaner in a psychiatric hospital. But Vanda is happy living alone with her boy. 'The two of them against the world', as she says. Everything changes when Simon, the father of her son, surfaces in Marseilles. He had left Vanda seven years earlier, not knowing that she was pregnant. When Simon demands custody of his son, Vanda’s suppressed rage threatens to explode. The tension becomes unbearable, both parents fully capable of extreme violence.
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: 9781913394653
Year: 2022
Publisher: Bitter Lemon Press
Description:
'Beautifully etched portrait of a woman who knows only extreme love. Wild, ferocious, she smells her son without biting him, but would suffocate him in her arms rather than see him leave her.' — Figaro
Set in Marseilles, this is the story of Vanda, a beautiful woman in her thirties, arms covered in tats, skin so dark that some take her for a North African. Devoted to her six-year-old son Noé, they live in a derelict shed by the beach. She had wanted to be an artist; she is now a cleaner in a psychiatric hospital. But Vanda is happy living alone with her boy. 'The two of them against the world', as she says. Everything changes when Simon, the father of her son, surfaces in Marseilles. He had left Vanda seven years earlier, not knowing that she was pregnant. When Simon demands custody of his son, Vanda’s suppressed rage threatens to explode. The tension becomes unbearable, both parents fully capable of extreme violence.