The knot had been there from the beginning. Tension, over time, had drawn it tighter. It was hard as a walnut and about the size of a child's fist, a minor imperfection breaking the smooth surface of the rope. Discover the quiet beauty in Joseph Schmidt's haunting new collection, The Torchbearer . Told through the course of twenty-one enchanting stories, this unique compilation introduces unrelated characters who nevertheless share in the humanity that connects us all. In a world that is both subtly whimsical and ...
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The knot had been there from the beginning. Tension, over time, had drawn it tighter. It was hard as a walnut and about the size of a child's fist, a minor imperfection breaking the smooth surface of the rope. Discover the quiet beauty in Joseph Schmidt's haunting new collection, The Torchbearer . Told through the course of twenty-one enchanting stories, this unique compilation introduces unrelated characters who nevertheless share in the humanity that connects us all. In a world that is both subtly whimsical and vividly real, issues of isolation, faith, and regret are probed in the hopes of encouraging the readers' own existential explorations. From the split-second decision that changes everything in the book's title story, each brief encounter with these intriguing characters evokes a sense of wholeness that somehow exceeds the sum of its parts. Schmidt's sharp but versatile voice shines through in The Torchbearer , uniting each individual story and inviting readers to embrace the unknown in others, in nature, and in ourselves. It is a fascinating collection that leads audiences on a rare journey through their own intricate hearts.
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