by Tessa de Loo
–Time Out
‘A fascinating way to understand the effects of war, the tangled, muddied absurdity of it, how its traces remain in the blood for generations’
–Los Angeles Times
‘So deft, the book repays a second reading, to appreciate its subtlety’
–Ruth Pavey, Ham & High
‘A consummate dramitization of the impenetrable mysteriousness of other people’s lives: convincing proof that de Loo is one of Europe’s most acomplished novelists’
–Kirkus Reviews (starred)
‘This gripping, pared-down narrative hinges on a stunning coincidence. De Loo’s simple, delibrate prose and thoughtful compassion make this a virtuoso performance’
–Publishers Weekly
‘A sublime tale of abjectional desire, and the guilt that comes from being a survivor. Her world is dramatic and haunting, forcing the reader to question the basis of their own morality. Recommended’
–Library Journal
‘A very satisfying read. De Loo’s strength lies in conjuring up incidents succinctly, with a few telling images that develop a solid reality for the reader’
–Jewish Chronicle
Copyright
First published in 2000
by Arcadia Books, 15-16 Nassau Street, London, W1W 7AB
This ebook edition first published in 2011
All rights reserved
Copyright © Tessa de Loo 1993
Originally published in Dutch by Uitgeverij De Arbeiderspers, Amsterdam
English translation copyright © Ruth Levitt 2000
The right of Tessa de Loo to be identified as author of this work has been asserted in accordance with Section 77 of the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988
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ISBN 978–1–908129–25–3