With her husband broken by war, does one young woman have the strength to bring him back to life?
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Mari Strachan is an author whose work delves into the past and future with a passion for sustainability. Her prose style, influenced by her Welsh heritage and love for history, offers readers a unique perspective on human experiences. The protagonists in her stories often confront complex decisions, while the settings reflect a deep connection to the land and its traditions. Her literary approach is characterized by meticulous character development and an exploration of universal themes of human existence.
- 2012
- 2009
The Earth hums in B flat
- 346 pages
- 13 hours of reading
A Waterstone's New Voice 2009An Amazon Rising Star 2009Gwenni Morgan is not like any other girl in her small Welsh town. Inquisitive, bookish and full of spirit, she canfly in her sleep and loves playing detective. So when a neighbour mysteriously vanishes, and no one seems tobe asking the right questions, Gwenni decides to conduct her own investigation.Mari Strachan's unforgettable novel was one of the most acclaimed and successful debuts of 2009. It is a heartbreaking and hugely enjoyable book.'Strachan eschews whimsy for reality in a beautifully written story about growing up.'Independent on Sunday'A delight.'Financial Times'Extremely compelling . . . I loved this novel.'Catherine O'Flynn, author of What Was Lost 'A warm and touching, but blessedly unsentimental, novel.'The Times
