The Art of Hearing Heartbeats the international bestselling phenomenon
Synopsis
'Set in Burma, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats is a rare novel. Telling the story of a young blind man’s journey through a world of auditory intensity, Jan-Philipp Sendker renews one’s faith in the possibility of real, pure love. I finished the book in tears'- SHAWNA YANG RYAN, author of Water Ghosts'Magical'- Huffington Post'Imbued with Eastern spirituality and fairy-tale romanticism'- Kirkus Reviews'An epic narrative that requires a large box of tissues'- Publishers WeeklyWhen a successful New York lawyer suddenly disappears without a trace, neither his wife nor his daughter Julia has any idea where he might be - until they find a love letter he wrote many years ago to a Burmese woman. Intent on solving the mystery and coming to terms with her father’s past, Julia decides to travel to the village where the woman lived. There she uncovers a tale of unimaginable hardship, resilience and passion that will change her life for ever. A poignant and heart-warming love story, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats will reaffirm your belief in the resilience of the human heart.
Book details
- Series:
- The\burma Trilogy Ser.
- Author:
- Jan-Philipp Sendker
- ISBN:
- 9780857905345
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781846972409
- Publisher:
- Birlinn
- Pages:
- 336
- Reading age:
- Not specified
- Includes images:
- Yes
- Date of addition:
- 2023-10-12
- Usage restrictions:
- Copyright
- Copyright date:
- 2012
- Copyright by:
- Karl Blessing Verlag
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
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English
- Categories:
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Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers