Daughters Beyond Command

Name: Daughters Beyond Command
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781787704039
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By Véronique Olmi

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Daughters Beyond Command by Véronique Olmi is a poignant exploration of family dynamics set against the backdrop of shifting societal mores in 1970s France. The story follows three sisters grappling with personal growth, familial expectations, and cultural changes. As they navigate their adolescence, they confront issues of identity, freedom, and the bonds that tie them together.
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You might enjoy this book if you're drawn to stories exploring the complexities of familial relationships and the intimate dynamics of sisterhood. It will appeal to those who appreciate richly developed characters and narratives that delve into themes of identity, personal growth, and overcoming life's challenges.

A family chronicle, and that of an era, from May 1968 to the 1980s: passionate, heartfelt and profound.

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Daughters Beyond Command is described as "[A] gem of a novel . . . Heartstopping and heartbreaking." - The Independent

"Full of wonder." - The New York Times

Three sisters are born into a modest Catholic family in Aix-en-Provence. Sabine, the eldest, dreams of an artist's life in Paris; Helene, the youngest, grew up between her uncle and her aunt, bourgeois from Neuilly-sur-Seine, and her parents, simple people; Mariette, the youngest, learns the secrets and silences of a dazzling and crazy world.

In 1970, French society is moving; women have emancipated themselves whilst men have lost their bearings. The three sisters, each in their own way, find ways to live a life of their own—a strong life, far from the morality, education, and the religion of their childhood.

This family chronicle takes us from after May 68 to the momentous election night of May 10, 1981. It is as much a tender and tragic stroll through this century as it is the chronicle of an era, where consciousnesses are awakening to the upheaval of the world and heralding the chaos to come.

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Daughters Beyond Command by Véronique Olmi is praised for its beautiful portrayal of familial love and tenderness. The novel is described as heartstopping and heartbreaking, showcasing Olmi's brilliance in intimately acquainting readers with the characters' thoughts. Reviewers highlight the book's depth and emotional resonance.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787704039

Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

Contributors:

Translated by Alison Anderson
Translated by Alison Anderson
Translated by Alison Anderson
Translated by Alison Anderson

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 135.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Véronique Olmi was born in 1962 in Nice and now lives in Paris. She is an acclaimed French dramatist and her twelve plays have won numerous awards. Olmi won the Prix Alain-Fournier emerging artist award for her 2001 novella Bord de Mer. It has since been translated into all major European languages.

Alison Anderson spent many years in California; she now lives in a Swiss village and works as a literary translator. Her translations include The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery, and works by Nobel laureate J. M. G. Le Clézio. She has also written two previous novels and is the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Literary Translation Fellowship.