Vodolazkin, Eugene
Laurus
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780748719
- author:
- Vodolazkin, Eugene
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2016
- Pages:
- 384
- Dimensions:
- 5.10(w) x 7.70(h) x 1.00(d)
- Genre:
- Books
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Fifteenth-century Russia was a time of great turmoil, marked by plague and pestilence. A young healer, skilled in the art of herbs and remedies, found himself overcome with grief and guilt when he failed to save the one he held closest to his heart. He left behind his village, possessions, and name, setting out on a quest for redemption, penniless and alone. His journey took him across plague-ridden Europe, where he offered his healing powers to all in need. Along the way, he encountered a diverse group of travelers, each with their own stories and struggles. As he wandered through ages and countries, he eventually reached Jerusalem, only to find that his greatest challenge was yet to come. This remarkable novel explores themes of love, loss, self-sacrifice, and faith in a rich and thought-provoking way.