Roxanne Veletzos writes with a poignant sense of nostalgia and displacement, often focusing on themes of identity and belonging. Her work delves into the complexities of navigating between cultures and the search for one's place in the world. Through her writing, Veletzos seeks to capture the subtle nuances of the human experience, resonating with readers on a deeply emotional level. Her distinctive style blends personal experience with fictional narrative, crafting rich and evocative storytelling.
In 1943 Hungary, as war encroaches on the country's borders, Eva Câesar spends the summer at her aristocratic family's estate where she meets and falls in love with a charming and passionate fiddler and artist only to be separated by a brutal act of hatred.