Annabel
- 461 pages
- 17 hours of reading
A literary gem, Winter's luminous debut novel is a deeply affecting portrait of life in an enchanting seaside town and the trials of growing up unique in a restrictive environment.
Kathleen Winter Books
This author is celebrated for her literary works that delve into themes of identity and belonging. Her writing is distinguished by its sharp psychological insights and lyrical prose, exploring the intricate connections between individuals, landscapes, and dreams. Her narratives are valued for their profound depth and their capacity to evoke powerful emotional responses in readers. She crafts stories that resonate with a unique voice and a compelling perspective.
This stunning historical novel reimagines the "lost years" of the misunderstood Romantic Era genius, Dorothy Wordsworth. In 1816, young James Dixon, a local jack-of-all-trades recently returned from the battle of Waterloo, meets Dorothy in Rydel, Westmoreland. In her early thirties, Dorothy has defied social conventions, living an extraordinary life as her brother William Wordsworth’s closest confidante and creative collaborator. Forswearing marriage, she has created an idyllic existence in England's Lake District, filled with long walks, diary entries on nature, and support for William’s literary endeavors. When William enlists Dixon for handiwork at Rydel Mount, it becomes clear that his unofficial role is to watch over Dorothy, who is becoming frail and melancholic. An unusual bond forms between them, and Dixon is gradually drawn into the intimate world of the Wordsworth family, encountering notable figures like Samuel Coleridge and Thomas de Quincey. Through Dixon, the author explores Dorothy's complex legacy and the emotional and artistic life of this unorthodox woman. The narrative also highlights the hidden traumas and unacknowledged lives of women during her time, including Dixon's own doomed sister, weaving a rich tapestry of personal and societal struggles.
Eisgesang
Meine Reise durch die Nordwestpassage
Die Nummer-1-Bestsellerautorin aus Kanada. Auf der Fahrt an Bord eines russischen Eisbrechers durch die legendäre Nordwestpassage erlebt die kanadische Journalistin und Nummer-1-Bestsellerautorin Kathleen Winter hautnah, wie fragil und gefährdet die Welt der Arktis ist. In wunderbaren Bildern und luzider Sprache schildert sie ihre Begegnungen mit dieser großartigen Landschaft und ihren Bewohnern. Winters eindringlicher Reisebericht ist zugleich die Geschichte ihrer persönlichen Lebensreise, eine Geschichte vom Verlieren und Finden, vom Suchen und vom bei sich selbst Ankommen. Ausstattung: Farbiger Bildteil
