Fordi Venus passerte en alpefiol den dagen jeg blei født. English
Notes:
Translation of: Fordi Venus passerte en alpefiol den dagen jeg blei født. "First published as Fordi Venus passerte en alpefiol den dagen jeg blei født by Forlaget Oktober AS, 2018"--Title page verso. Includes bibliographical references.
Summary:
"In a hotel, high up in a mountain village, two sisters aim to reconnect after distant years that contrast their close, almost twin-like upbringing. Martha has just been discharged from a sanatorium after a mental breakdown. Ella agrees to keep her company in the hope that the clean winter air will provide clarity--and a way back to their childhood connection. It's only when plans go awry, and Martha disappears in a rage, that Ella discovers a new sense of self outside her filial role. This identity is reinforced by various encounters: the hotel receptionist who takes her under her wing; the enigmatic love interest; the wistful, drunken Salvation Army soldier; the carpenter. And not least, Ella's encounter with the writings of Stefan Zweig, which have a profound impact. Mona Høvring's award-winning novel Because Venus Crossed an Alpine on the Day that I Was Born is as sharp as it sensitive; insightful as it is original when exploring the many distractions of the heart."-- Provided by publisher.
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