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In the aftermath of war, a young woman returns to the mountains of her homeland, where old paths, family stories, and the rhythms of daily life begin to reassemble a shattered sense of belonging. As she navigates love, loss, and the quiet labor of survival, the landscape becomes more than backdrop—it turns into a living witness to memory and resilience. Blending lyrical realism with intimate character focus, the novel explores themes of healing, intergenerational inheritance, and the ways communities endure through song, nature, and shared rituals. With Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai’s distinctive, emotionally precise storytelling, the book offers a moving portrait of how hope can take root even when the past refuses to stay buried.
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paperback
Oneworld Publications
Published Jul 1, 2021
352 pages
ISBN: 9780861540136
paperback
Oneworld Publications
Published Jan 1, 2020
256 pages
ISBN: 9781786079503
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