Die ehemalige professionelle Tänzerin und Lehrerin Suanne Laqueur ging von der Choreografie von Musik zur Choreografie von Worten über. Ihre Werke wurden als „Therapie-Fiktion“, „emotional intelligente Romanze“ und „zeitgenössisches Zugunglück“ beschrieben. Laqueur taucht in die Komplexität menschlicher Beziehungen ein und erforscht Themen wie Liebe, Verlust und persönliches Wachstum mit einer einzigartigen Mischung aus roher Ehrlichkeit und tiefem Einfühlungsvermögen. Ihr Stil, der von ihrem tänzerischen Hintergrund geprägt ist, ist unglaublich suggestiv und wird oft mit einem sorgfältig ausgearbeiteten Tanz verglichen, bei dem jedes Wort und jede Phrase zur emotionalen Gesamtwirkung der Erzählung beiträgt. Die Leser können fesselnde Geschichten erwarten, die tiefe Einblicke in die menschliche Psyche bieten und einen bleibenden Eindruck hinterlassen.
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.