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The Atlas Of Forgotten Places: A Novel
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From Author Jenny D. Williams, A Fresh New Voice In Fiction, Comes Her Stunning Debut Novel The Atlas Of Forgotten Places. Set Against The Backdrop Of Ivory Smuggling And Civil War In Uganda And The Dr Congo, It Is A Story Of Two Women From Different Worlds, Bound In A Quest To Save Their Loved Ones.Every Page Of The Atlas Of Forgotten Places Resonates With An Intimate Knowledge Of Life In Africa...The Impossible Beauty Of The Landscape, The Depths Of Sorrows Carried By Ordinary Citizens, The Miraculous Melding Of Violence And Personal Grace. Jenny D. Williams Has Written That Rare Thing: A Pageturning Adventure Story That Simultaneously Goes Deep Into The Heart Of What It Is To Be Human And Present. Malla Nunn, Awardwinning Screenwriter And Author Of A Beautiful Place To Die, Silent Valley, And Present Darknessafter A Long Career As An Aid Worker, Sabine Hardt Has Retreated To Her Native Germany For A Quieter Life. But When Her American Niece Lily Disappears While Volunteering In Uganda, Sabine Must Return To Places And Memories She Once Thought Buried In Order To Find Her.In Uganda, Rose Akulu Haunted By A Troubled Past With The Lords Resistance Army And A Family Torn Apart By War Is Distressed When Her Lover Ocen Vanishes Without A Trace. Side By Side, Sabine And Rose Must Unravel The Tangled Threads That Tie Lily And Ocens Lives Togetherultimately Discovering That The Truth Of Their Loved Ones Disappearance Is Inescapably Entwined To The Secrets The Two Women Carry.The Atlas Of Forgotten Places Is A Book That Delves Deep Into The Heart Of Compassion And Redemption. It Spans Geographies And Generations To Lay Bare The Stories That Connect Us All.
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- Q: What is the main theme of The Atlas of Forgotten Places? A: The Atlas of Forgotten Places explores themes of compassion, redemption, and the interconnectedness of human experiences, set against the backdrop of civil conflict and personal struggles.
- Q: Who is the author of The Atlas of Forgotten Places? A: The author of The Atlas of Forgotten Places is Jenny D. Williams, who is recognized as a fresh voice in contemporary fiction.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: The Atlas of Forgotten Places is classified as a novel, with elements of literary fiction focusing on family life and adventure.
- Q: What is the page count of The Atlas of Forgotten Places? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: When was The Atlas of Forgotten Places published? A: The Atlas of Forgotten Places was published on July 11, 2017.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The Atlas of Forgotten Places is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The condition of The Atlas of Forgotten Places is new.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of the plot? A: The novel follows Sabine Hardt and Rose Akulu as they navigate the complexities of their lives amid personal loss and the search for their missing loved ones in Uganda.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in African literature? A: Yes, The Atlas of Forgotten Places is suitable for readers interested in African literature, as it offers insights into the culture and conflicts of Uganda and the DR Congo.
- Q: Are there any notable reviews of The Atlas of Forgotten Places? A: Yes, the book has received praise for its deep exploration of human experiences and has been described as a page-turning adventure that resonates with authenticity.