Overview
The temples and teahouses of Kyoto are the scene of a Frenchwoman's emotional awakening in the stunning new novel by international bestseller Muriel Barbery. Rose has turned 40, but has barely begun to live. When the Japanese father she never knew dies and she finds herself an orphan, she leaves France for Kyoto to hear the reading of his will. In the days before Haru's last wishes are revealed, his former assistant, Paul, takes Rose on a tour of the temples, gardens and eating places of this unfamiliar city. Initially a reluctant tourist and awkward guest in her late father's home, Rose gradually comes to discover Haru's legacy through the itinerary he set for her, finding gifts greater than she had ever imagined. This stunning novel from international bestseller Muriel Barbery is a mesmerising story of second chances, of beauty born out of grief and roses grown from ashes.
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Author: Muriel Barbery ,
Alison Anderson
Publisher: Gallic Books
Imprint: Gallic Books
ISBN: 9781913547417
ISBN 10: 1913547418
Pages: 144
Publication Date: 19 January 2023
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Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
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Reviews
'An ode to Japan ... a magnificent, resonant, finely crafted novel' Le Monde 'Muriel Barbery sows beauty on every page' Elle 'A small miracle' Lire 'A moving, accomplished novel ... thoughtful, ethereal and inspired' L'Obs Praise for The Elegance of the Hedgehog 'Resistance is futile ... you might as well buy it before someone recommends it for your book group. Its charm will make you say yes' The Guardian 'Clever, informative and moving ... an admirable novel' The Observer 'Breathtakingly singular ... totally French yet completely universal' Good Housekeeping 'A fascinating maze of emotional release' Foreword Reviews 'A lyrical and opaque story' Publishers Weekly 'Rich with atmosphere and character and drawing on themes of grief and second chances, this is a delicate delight' Living Magazine
Author Information
Muriel Barbery is a former lecturer in philosophy and the author of four novels, including the IMPAC-shortlisted multimillion-copy bestseller The Elegance of the Hedgehog. Published in France in 2006 and in the UK in 2008, the novel was translated in 44 countries, selling more than 10 million copies worldwide, and was described by Le Figaro as ‘the publishing phenomenon of the decade’. Alison Anderson is an author and the translator of around 100 books from French, including Muriel Barbery’s previous novels and works by Amélie Nothomb and J. M. G. Le Clézio.
