First Gray, Then White, Then Blue
- 224 pages
- 8 hours of reading
The enigmatic Magd's life is slowly revealed after she dies at the hands of her husband.
Margriet de Moor explores the influence of music and love on human destinies, often set against historical events. Her prose is characterized by complex structures and atmospheric density, drawing inspiration from avant-garde musical forms and literary styles. Her works frequently reflect the powerful forces that challenge human attempts to control life, revisiting themes of sisterly bonds and unconventional love stories. De Moor's writing is imbued with musicality, delving into the profound, fateful connections that shape human experience.







The enigmatic Magd's life is slowly revealed after she dies at the hands of her husband.
This title recounts the love between a gypsy, Joseph Plato, and a farmer, Lucie. He searches for his family every spring, but returns each autumn to tell Lucie of his travels. In so doing, the story of his ancestors - the displaced and marginalized people of Europe - is slowly unravelled.