Marly Youmans is a celebrated contemporary American author, often considered a "best-kept secret" in literary circles. Her work delves into themes of dark obsessions and transcendent creative fire, frequently blurring the lines between reality and the fantastic. With a rich, poetic, and brilliantly rendered prose that flows like clear water, Youmans crafts deeply affecting narratives. Her imagery is imbued with meaning, offering readers a unique and transportive literary experience that explores the ordinary and the extraordinary.
Neu-England, 1676: Auf dem Weg zu ihren Verwandten verirrt sich die junge Catherine, genannt Catherwood, zusammen mit ihrer kleinen Tochter Elizabeth in den endlosen Wälder am oberen Hudson. Erst ein Jahr später trifft sie, ohne ihre Tochter, wieder auf Menschen.