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Marele Day

    Marele Day crafts compelling narratives that delve into feminist themes and the clash between tradition and progress. Her Claudia Valentine series offers a distinctively feminist perspective within Australian crime fiction, while her acclaimed novel *Lambs of God* marked a significant departure, exploring profound themes of faith and environmental preservation. Through meticulously drawn characters and a thought-provoking style, Day challenges readers to consider complex societal and personal issues.

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    Das Verschwinden der Madalena Grimaldi
    Leben und Verbrechen des Harry Lavender
    Agnelli di Dio
    The Sea Bed
    • 2011

      The Sea Bed

      • 290 pages
      • 11 hours of reading

      Exploring themes of desire and duty, the story follows a Buddhist monk who leaves his monastery to fulfill a dying request from a fellow monk. His journey leads him to a remote coastal village where he meets women who dive for abalone. As he navigates his commitment to the task and his growing attraction to their way of life, the narrative centers on Chicken, a young diver grappling with the impending loss of her family's traditional livelihood.

      The Sea Bed