HUISMAN, VIOLAINE
FUGITIVE
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349012315
- author:
- HUISMAN, VIOLAINE
- publisher:
- LITTLE BROWN PAPERBACKS (A&C)
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.6 x 2.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Literary, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Catherine, known to her children as 'Maman', is a woman who lives life to the fullest. With a quick wit and a love of laughter, she creates a joyful childhood for her daughters Violaine and her sister. However, when Maman is hospitalised after a third divorce and breakdown, everything changes. As Violaine waits for her mother's return, she begins to understand the complexities of Catherine's past. When Maman finally comes home, her mood swings and disregard for personal boundaries create an emotional minefield in their household. Through this story, a portrait of a mother who is both irresistible and impossible emerges. A powerful exploration of family life, love, and trauma, The Book of explores the intricate relationships between mothers and daughters, revealing a woman as multifaceted as she is flawed.
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