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The Whisper of a Name
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ISBN13: 9781026084847
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 254
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.53 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Whisper of a Name is a lyrical and atmospheric novel set against the rugged, mist-shrouded landscapes of Brittany. The narrative follows a woman seeking solace and escape from the constraints of modern life in the isolation of the French moors. There, she encounters Grand-Louis, an enigmatic man of primitive simplicity and profound connection to the natural world. Their meeting sparks a deep, quiet exploration of the human spirit and the invisible threads that bind individuals to each other and to the land they inhabit.
Written with poetic precision, Marie Le Franc's work delves into themes of solitude, empathy, and the restorative power of nature. The novel captures the haunting beauty of the Breton countryside, using the setting as a mirror for the internal lives of its characters. A celebrated masterpiece that earned the prestigious Prix Femina, The Whisper of a Name remains a timeless meditation on the search for meaning in a world often loud with distractions. It is an evocative study of the unspoken bonds that define our existence and the quiet transformations that occur when one is stripped of social artifice.
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