The River Midnight
The River Midnight by Lilian Nattel is a beautifully crafted novel published by Knopf Canada on April 1, 2000. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. Set in the fictional village of Blaszka, Poland, in 1894, the narrative intertwines myth and history, capturing the vibrant life of the village square, where Misha the midwife becomes a central figure, safeguarding local secrets and stories.
Readers will discover a rich tapestry of relationships as the lives of four women, known as the vilda hayas or “wild creatures,” become intertwined once more through unexpected love and shared challenges. The novel delves into themes of friendship and the complexities of gender dynamics, all while reflecting on a world on the brink of upheaval. Lilian Nattel’s storytelling brings to life a vanished era, inviting readers to explore the emotional depths of her characters and the bonds that connect them amidst the chaos of their time.
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Myth meets history in Blaszka, a fictional village in Poland and the site of this beautiful, multi-layered novel set in 1894. Listen. You can hear the excitement in the village square, the flimsy stalls piled high with wares, and in the centre Misha the midwife laughing. The wayward heart of Blaszka, she holds safe all the local secrets, including the stories of the four vilda hayas, “the wild creatures,” as she and her girlfriends were known. Although the women have grown apart, unexpected love, a daughter imprisoned, and two orphan children sent home from America, entwine their lives again – all as Europe moves headlong towards chaos.
In this magnificent novel of magic and mystery, Lilian Nattel has resurrected a vanished world that explores the tensions between men and women, and celebrates the wordless bonds of friendship in a way that is simply unparalleled.
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