House on the edge of night
14.99 €
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House on the edge of night
14.99 €
The beginning of the twentieth century. The island of Castellamare is lost in the Mediterranean Sea, a godforsaken corner where it is so easy to find refuge from the worries of the big world. In the center of the island, on the very top stands an old house, once there was a tavern "House on the edge of the night", where all the island news, gossip and rumors flocked. But for years the house has been abandoned. But one day a stranger - a doctor - appears on the island, and from that moment the House on the Edge of Night begins a new story. On a quiet Mediterranean night, when the stars shine in the sky and the air is full of the smell of basil and thyme, the population of the island will increase: the local count and the stranger doctor are expecting heirs. The story of Dr. Amedeo's family will turn out to be turbulent, full of secrets, trials, sacrifices and love. "House on the Edge of Night" - an enchanting saga of four generations who live and love on a forgotten island off the coast of Italy. The novel combines ironic romance, magical realism, fairy tales and facts, a life-long love story and a twentieth-century history. One of the main characters of the book is the island of Castellamare itself, whose rocks conceal amazing legends. The book has been or is about to be released in more than 20 countries.
A wonderful read for magical summer evenings. Definitely the best book of the summer. The Denver Post A captivating saga of four generations on a small Italian island, where amazing local myths are so good to listen to with a glass of limoncello and the stars literally make you fall into daydreams. This book is your pass to the perfect summer. People Romantic love, ancient legends, tragic 20th century history, and family dramas are folded into a multi-layered beautiful tale. Minneapolis Star Tribune This gorgeous story about four generations of a family seems to combine the virtues of Jess Walter's Magnificent Ruins and Anthony Minghella's Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Interview This book is like pictures from childhood: the half-forgotten smell of fragrant wild herbs, the taste of rustic Italian sweets, the soft plaid on the back of a chair and the myriad stars overhead. This summer's most romantic book. NPR
A wonderful read for magical summer evenings. Definitely the best book of the summer. The Denver Post A captivating saga of four generations on a small Italian island, where amazing local myths are so good to listen to with a glass of limoncello and the stars literally make you fall into daydreams. This book is your pass to the perfect summer. People Romantic love, ancient legends, tragic 20th century history, and family dramas are folded into a multi-layered beautiful tale. Minneapolis Star Tribune This gorgeous story about four generations of a family seems to combine the virtues of Jess Walter's Magnificent Ruins and Anthony Minghella's Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Interview This book is like pictures from childhood: the half-forgotten smell of fragrant wild herbs, the taste of rustic Italian sweets, the soft plaid on the back of a chair and the myriad stars overhead. This summer's most romantic book. NPR
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