Description
| Product ID: | 9781788038638 |
| Product Form: | Paperback / softback |
| Country of Manufacture: | GB |
| Title: | The Barefoot Road |
| Authors: | Author: Vivienne Vermes |
| Page Count: | 319 |
| Subjects: | Historical fiction, Historical fiction |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating A young woman is found, emaciated and unconscious, in the mountains surrounding a village in Transylvania. When it is discovered that she is of the same ethnic group that was violently driven out of the region years before, old wounds are reopened as villagers are reminded of their part in the bloodshed. Vivienne Vermes'' debut novel is a gripping read which will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction, thrillers and evocative themes. The book begins with a young woman found, emaciated and unconscious, in the mountains surrounding a village in Transylvania. When it is discovered that she is of an ethnic group which was violently driven out of the regions many years before, old wounds are reopened as the villagers are reminded of their role in the bloodshed. An uneasy peace is maintained until a young married man falls in love with the girl, and tension begin to rise within the community. The mysterious disappearance of a child causes this tension to mount into hysteria, driving the story to its chilling outcome. |
| Imprint Name: | Matador |
| Publisher Name: | Troubador Publishing |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2018-04-28 |
