For years, Disa has lived a quiet life, managing an English country-house hotel with her close companion Anthony. However, upon learning that she is terminally ill, Disa decides it is time to travel back to the village in Iceland where she was born. With enormous sensitivity, Olaf Olafsson takes the reader with Disa on her quietly heroic journey. As she goes north, across the seas, events she has spent most of her life trying to forget are slowly revealed. Turned away by her mother, her young fiancee murdered by the Nazis, ...
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For years, Disa has lived a quiet life, managing an English country-house hotel with her close companion Anthony. However, upon learning that she is terminally ill, Disa decides it is time to travel back to the village in Iceland where she was born. With enormous sensitivity, Olaf Olafsson takes the reader with Disa on her quietly heroic journey. As she goes north, across the seas, events she has spent most of her life trying to forget are slowly revealed. Turned away by her mother, her young fiancee murdered by the Nazis, Disa was left to find refuge as a cook in a wealthy household seething with both sexual and political violence. Irrevocably scarred by the consequences, only now can she attempt to find a resolution.
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Fair. This copy has clearly been enjoyed-expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.
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This item is in overall good condition. Covers and dust jackets are intact but may have minor wear including slight curls or bends to corners as well as cosmetic blemishes including stickers. Pages are intact but may have minor highlighting/ writing. Binding is intact; however, spine may have slight wear overall. Digital codes may not be included and have not been tested to be redeemable and/or active. Minor shelf wear overall. Please note that all items are donated goods and are in used condition. Orders shipped Monday through Friday! Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Orders shipped Monday through Friday. Your purchase helps put people to work and learn life skills to reach their full potential. Thank you!
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Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.
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