Linda Olsson

Astrid and Veronika

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ISBN 13:
9780143038078
author:
Linda Olsson
format:
UK-B Format Paperback
publisher:
Penguin Publishing Group
language:
English
Publication Year:
2007
Pages:
288
Dimensions:
0.5 in x 7.7 in x 5 in
Genre:
Fiction
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 7 working days
£18.87

Description

Astrid and Veronika by Linda Olsson is a poignant novel about friendship, love and loss. A young writer from New Zealand, Veronika, finds solace in a small Swedish village as she tries to come to terms with a recent tragedy while working on her novel. There, she forms an unlikely bond with Astrid, a reclusive neighbor who offers comfort through companionship and homemade meals. Set against the haunting backdrop of a Swedish landscape, this lyrical and meditative novel explores themes of heartbreak and loss with extraordinary emotional power. As Veronika's secrets are revealed, the story unfolds with a quiet intensity that will linger with readers long after the characters' stories are told. With its well-crafted prose and thoughtful portrayal of complex relationships, Astrid and Veronika is a moving and thought-provoking read.

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