Description
Water Palaces
Book Summary
A story of reunions, secrets, and second chances. Peter, a writer from New York, returns to his homeland to watch from a distance the daughter he abandoned at birth. Layra, a young woman who has forged her own path after the loss of her grandparents and the suicide of her best friend, moves to the Olivar, her uncle Sandi's country house. Through Peter's gaze, the reader discovers the strength of a self-made woman who must also break with her past to find her own destiny.
What is it about?
Peter, a writer who has taken a break from his career, leaves New York and returns to his homeland. There, he easily finds Layra, the daughter he abandoned at birth, but decides not to interfere in her life and to observe her from a distance. With the help of Sandi, Layra's uncle, Peter begins to get to know her without revealing his identity. He thus discovers a young woman who has built herself up, facing grief over the death of her grandparents and the recent suicide of her best friend. In this process, Layra will also have to break up with her boyfriend Max, a necessary step to heal and find her own path.
Main themes
- Father-daughter reunion and absent fatherhood.
- Grief and overcoming traumatic losses.
- The construction of personal identity in the face of adversity.
- Romantic relationships and the need to break toxic bonds.
- The return to one's roots as a catalyst for change.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers who enjoy contemporary fiction novels with intimate and emotional plots, focused on complex family relationships and grieving processes. Especially suitable for those looking for stories of second chances, strong female characters, and narratives that explore the impact of the past on the present.
What this book offers
- A deep reflection on parenthood, abandonment, and the possibility of reconciliation.
- An honest look at the grieving process and resilience in the face of loss.
- A story of personal growth and the construction of one's own identity.
- A plot that invites empathy and challenges judgments about other people's decisions.
Technical specifications
- Author: Carballo Pérez, Ana
- Publisher: Con M de Mujer Editorial SL
- Language: Spanish
- Topic: Fiction and related items, Modern and contemporary fiction, Classic fiction
- Collection: CON M DE MUJER
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: November 2023
- Number of pages: 252
- Weight: 357 g
Editorial review
A novel that combines an emotional plot with well-constructed characters, offering an accessible and moving read. The author addresses complex themes such as abandonment, grief, and reconciliation with a direct and sensitive style. It is a work that will connect with readers looking for stories of personal growth and second chances, within a contemporary and relatable narrative context.