From the bestselling author of Lullaby and The Country of Others comes an atmospheric tale of family and individuals caught in the sweep of history, set in 1968 Morocco on the cusp of a new era.
Morocco, 1968.
Now in a newly independent country intoxicated by its own sense of freedom, she yearns for a radiant future.
But her babies are now grown up, and Mathilde is about to learn that life can take wild and unexpected turns..
Doesn\'t she have the right to enjoy life, after dedicating her best years to the war and then to this farm?Looking out at her elegant garden, Mathilde reflects on all she has achieved.
Anything feels possible, and Mathilde is determined to celebrate it.
The air is electric.
From the bestselling author of Lullaby and The Country of Others comes an atmospheric tale of family and individuals caught in the sweep of history, set in 1968 Morocco on the cusp of a new era.
Morocco, 1968