The Lovers A Novel
The Lovers A Novel by Vendela Vida, published by Harper Collins on June 28, 2011, is a reprint edition comprising 240 pages. This novel explores the complexities of love and memory through the journey of Yvonne, a widow who returns to the coastal village of DatÇa, Turkey, where she once honeymooned with her husband, Peter. As she seeks solace in the familiar surroundings, Yvonne finds that her memories are not as comforting as she hoped, leading her to confront the emotional turmoil of her past.
Readers will discover Yvonne’s struggle as she navigates her memories and the challenges of her present life, including her relationship with her twin children. Her connection with Ahmet, a local shell collector, offers a glimpse of hope amidst her chaos, but a tragic accident disrupts her fragile peace. This narrative delves into themes of familial love and personal identity, set against the backdrop of a beautiful yet mysterious landscape.
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From the acclaimed author of the 2007 New York Times Notable Book Let the Northern Lights Erase Your Name comes a stunning novel about the love between husbands and wives, mothers and children.
Twenty-eight years ago, Peter and Yvonne honeymooned in the beautiful coastal village of DatÇa, Turkey. Now Yvonne is a widow, her twin children grown. Hoping to immerse herself in memories of a happier time—as well as sand and sea—Yvonne returns to DatÇa. But her plans for a restorative week in Turkey are quickly complicated. Instead of comforting her, her memories begin to trouble her.
Overwhelmed by the past and unexpectedly dislocated by the environment, Yvonne clings to a newfound friendship with Ahmet, a local boy who makes his living as a shell collector. But a devastating accident upends her delicate peace and throws her life into chaos—and her sense of self into turmoil.
With the crystalline voice and psychological nuance for which her work has been so celebrated, Vendela Vida has crafted another unforgettable heroine in a stunningly beautiful and mysterious landscape.
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