Dual Realm (Troubador Italian Studies) [Paperback]

Paola Capriolo (Author), Allen Dudley Thompson (Editor), Gillian Ania (Translator)

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Series: Troubador Italian Studies | Publication Date: February 1, 2001

One morning, at dawn, when Cara is walking by the sea, a tidal wave appears upon the horizon and approaches the shore at tremendous speed. In fear of her life, Cara flees from the shoreline and runs back into the town, up a hill, through a wood and enters a remote hotel. Initially she is relieved to be free of the wave, but when she is unable to find out from the staff what has happened in the town, or go out to discover for herself, her own memories become increasingly unreal and her need to know gradually becomes less pressing. In the dark labyrinthine corridors of this hotel, with only unintelligible books, nocturnal flute recitals and confusing shadowy dreams, Cara feels both serene and oppressed. Can Cara find her way out of the mysterious hotel?

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"This novel has the perfection, the mystery and the disturbing characteristics of a magical box."Corriere della sera

About the Author

Paola Capriolo has published eight novels and two collections of short stories. Her work has received much acclaim in her native Italy and numerous other countries as it has become available for translation.

Product Details

Paperback: 108 pages
Publisher: Troubador Publishing Ltd (February 1, 2001)
ISBN-10: 1899293965
ISBN-13: 978-1899293964
Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,298,471 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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