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Emerence is a strong, fierce, eccentric, and first-rate housekeeper who becomes important to Magda, a young Hungarian writer. They build a complex trust over twenty years, but Emerence has secrets and vulnerabilities that test Magda's friendship and change their lives irreversibly. Vintage Editions celebrate the audacity and ambition of the written word.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Emerence, a domestic servant, is a formidable and eccentric individual known for her exceptional housekeeping skills. Magda, a young Hungarian writer, hires Emerence and is unaware of the significant role she will play in her life. It takes twenty years for a profound trust to gradually unfold between them. However, Emerence harbors secrets and vulnerabilities beneath her resilient exterior, which will put Magda's friendship to the test and have a lasting impact on both their lives.

Emerence's strength and ferocity are evident in her tireless efforts to maintain the cleanliness and order of the household. She possesses a remarkable attention to detail and a strong sense of responsibility, ensuring that every aspect of the house is meticulously cared for. Her eccentricities, such as her love for classical music and her penchant for wearing elaborate hats, add a touch of charm to her persona.

Despite Emerence's impressive qualities, Magda initially finds her challenging to work with. Emerence's strict rules and her tendency to be overbearing can clash with Magda's more relaxed approach to life. However, as they spend more time together, Magda begins to appreciate Emerence's dedication and her unwavering commitment to her work.

Over the years, Magda and Emerence develop a deep bond of friendship. They share countless conversations, laughter, and tears, and Emerence becomes a trusted confidante for Magda. Magda learns to appreciate Emerence's unique perspective on life and her unwavering loyalty to those she cares about.

However, Emerence's secrets and vulnerabilities begin to emerge as their friendship deepens. She has a past that she has struggled to overcome, and her struggles have left her with emotional scars. Magda is determined to support Emerence and help her overcome her past demons, but her efforts are met with resistance and betrayal.

As the trust between Magda and Emerence is tested, their lives are irreversibly changed. Emerence's secrets and vulnerabilities expose her to danger, and Magda is forced to confront the reality of the situation. She must make difficult decisions and sacrifice her own happiness to protect Emerence and ensure her safety.

In the end, Magda learns that true friendship is not about perfection or always being there for each other. It is about accepting each other's flaws and supporting each other through thick and thin. Emerence's secrets and vulnerabilities have brought Magda and Emerence closer together, and their friendship has become a source of strength and resilience for both of them.

VINTAGE Editions' paperbacks are a testament to the power of literature to inspire and transform lives. They celebrate the audacity and ambition of the written word, transporting readers to wherever in the world literary innovation may be found. Emerence's story is a reminder that even the most unlikely friendships can have a profound impact on our lives, and that the secrets and vulnerabilities we carry with us can be the catalyst for growth and change.

Weight: 218g
Dimension: 111 x 176 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784876401