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The Time of Cherries by Montserrat Roig transports readers to the vibrant streets of Barcelona in the spring of 1974, a pivotal period marked by the decline of Franco's regime. This remarkable novel, now available in English for the first time, delves into the heart of a city bursting with hope and desire for change.
In this beautifully crafted narrative, we follow Natàlia Miralpeix as she returns to her hometown after a twelve-year absence. The city she once knew is alive with the dreams of a new generation, yearning for liberation across sexual, political, and artistic fronts. Roig skillfully intertwines the lives of passionate young poets, rock music enthusiasts, and their elders—those still haunted by the scars of the Civil War.
As Barcelona strives to embrace a 'time of cherries'—a metaphor for renewal—this novel invites you to reflect on the transformative power of change. Celebrated as a luminary of Catalan literature, Montserrat Roig provides profound insights into the human condition, making The Time of Cherries a must-read for anyone seeking a deep and enriching literary journey.
ISBN: | 9781914198298 |
Author: | Julia Sanches |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Daunt Books |
Publisher: | Daunt Books |
Dimensions: | 197 x 129 x 25 mm |
Publication Date: | 14 March, 2024 |
Pagination: | 303 pages |
Weight: | 388g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’