Sanna is tired. Tired of her marriage, her friends, her routines – and of the nagging feeling that her life has already settled into something final. Is this all there is? In need of a break, she travels alone to the Mediterranean.
At the hotel she meets Evelyn, an older woman carrying a suitcase filled with unopened letters from the man she could not live with. Only after his death does Evelyn dare to read what he wrote. She has come here to put an end to a love story marked by power, silence, and shame.
Between the two women, an unexpected bond forms. Despite their difference in age, they recognize each other’s doubts, desires, and choices – and are forced to confront what they owe themselves, and what love truly costs.
This is a beautifully written novel about the quiet doubts in life: the dull ache of a marriage gone stale, the question of what anything really means, and the uncertainty of what to do with the one life you have.
Boekenbijlage, The Netherlands
I love the theme, women longing to escape from their lives. And I especially love that the two women differ in age. They have the same drive, but can learn from each other on different levels. A great book for a broad reading audience.
Lenneke Cuipers, The house of Books
Connie Barr has given us a wonderful and thought-provoking story. She describes with a light and elegant touch why the two women come to realize that choices must be made and how they decide which path to take.
Nettavisen
A truly fantastic book—it stirs something deep in your soul.
Live Gade, The Book Inspirer
