Alone with life

974. Leni is thirteen years old, her father has recently returned from the Vietnam War. He came back completely different from before - angry at the whole world, confused and broken. And soon he received an inheritance - a small plot of land where there are almost no people, where there is only beautiful, albeit harsh nature - in Alaska. And soon Leni and her parents set off for this mysterious and unknown world. And at first it seems that Alaska meets all their hopes and expectations. In this wild land, they find a community of strong men and even stronger women. But winter is approaching, and darkness and cold slowly descend on Alaska, which will turn the father into a wild beast. And what began as an adventure turns into a drama. Leni and her mother are about to learn that Alaska is not only beautiful, but also terrible, that it can both save and destroy. In this land, every day puts a person before a choice between life and death. In this wilderness, on the very edge of civilization, a person understands his true worth. .1978. Leni is already a grown-up girl, she has settled into the wild land, fell in love with it, became one of them. Love has entered her life, she dreams of the future. But the past holds her tightly, not wanting to let go. And the drama quickly turns into tragedy. .Kristin Hannah's new novel is an incredibly intense family saga, full of stormy events and strong feelings. A love story and an almost Shakespearean drama unfold against the backdrop of the beautiful landscapes of Alaska. .

Author: Kristin Hannah
Translation: Poleshchuk Julia V.
Year of release: 2018
Publisher: Phantom Press
Pages: 448
Cover type: Hardcover
Dimensions: 3.2x14.3x21.7 cm
ISBN: 978-5-86471-792-9