The White City
The White City by Roma Tearne, published by Gallic Books in 2017, is a literary work that presents a dystopian vision of a permanently frozen London. This edition spans 255 pages and is written in English. The narrative explores themes of survival in a near-future setting, focusing on the character of Hera, an artist grappling with loss amid the harsh realities of a glacial winter.
Readers will find a harrowing yet lyrical tale that delves into the complexities of human relationships against a backdrop of a transformed city. As the thaw begins, Hera embarks on a journey to reconnect with her elusive lover, Raphael. The book intertwines elements of city life and the emotional weight of memories, inviting reflection on the impact of a dystopian environment on personal connections.
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A permanently frozen London is the setting for Roma Tearne’s ‘thoughtful exploration’ [The Guardian] of survival in a dystopian near-future.
‘Tearne reminds us that, woven into London’s cosmopolitanism, are memories of places to which individuals can never return’ Brixton Review of Books
A permanently frozen London is the setting for this harrowing yet lyrical tale of survival in a dystopian near-future. Through endless years of glacial winter, artist Hera has known loss. Her one comfort has been her relationship with Raphael. As the thaw begins, can she track down her elusive lover?
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