Ancienne danseuse professionnelle et enseignante, Suanne Laqueur est passée de la chorégraphie musicale à la chorégraphie des mots. Ses œuvres ont été décrites comme de la « fiction thérapeutique », de la « romance émotionnellement intelligente » et un « accident de train contemporain ». Laqueur explore les complexités des relations humaines, abordant des thèmes d'amour, de perte et de croissance personnelle avec un mélange unique d'honnêteté brute et de profonde empathie. Son style, inspiré par son passé de danseuse, est incroyablement évocateur, souvent comparé à une danse méticuleusement conçue où chaque mot et chaque phrase contribue à la résonance émotionnelle globale du récit. Les lecteurs peuvent s'attendre à une narration captivante qui offre des aperçus profonds de la psyché humaine, laissant une impression durable.
The book features a creative expansion of a scene from Suanne Laqueur's novel, enhancing the classic song "Daisy Bell" with new floral-themed verses. Julie Sneedon's delightful illustrations evoke a nostalgic atmosphere, making it a perfect read for families. This charming picture book captures the essence of love, resonating with fans of The Fish Tales and inviting readers to engage through singing or reading together.
On September 11, 1973, eleven-year-old Alejandro Penda witnesses a military coup in Santiago, Chile, shattering his family and childhood. Alone in America, he is taken in by the Larks, a prominent family in Guelisten. Despite his unresolved grief for his missing parents, he becomes devoted to the Larks and eventually marries Valerie, one of their daughters. Fast forward to September 11, 2001: Javier Landes observes the terror attacks in New York City. As a successful male escort, he has always prioritized himself, but the events of 9/11 lead him to become the guardian of his orphaned nephew in Guelisten, forcing him to confront suppressed emotions. Alejandro, Valerie, and Javier first meet in their twenties, drawn to each other in a way that feels both strange and compelling. Reuniting in their forties, they find their bond remains strong, shaped by their distinct yet parallel experiences of trauma on different 9/11s. Their unresolved past will redefine their understanding of love, loyalty, and friendship. Spanning three decades and two continents, this novel delves into the complexities of attraction, the nature of family ties, and the transformative power of love. Publisher's Note: The series is often misclassified as Romance; it is, in fact, Literary Fiction/Contemporary Fiction/LGBT Fiction.