Gratitude

Gratitude is a novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption, and the redemptive power of showing thanks. It follows the story of Michka, a speech therapist who is haunted by strange figures and is losing her words, and Marie, who has moved her to a home to protect her but is unable to help her. Jérôme, a speech therapist, is dispatched to help the home's aging population, but Michka is no ordinary client.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Extraordinary … The beating heart of this novel is the exquisite empathy it demonstrates for its characters. There is a gentle magnificence at work in its pages, which transport readers to a world of tenderness, poignancy, and heartfelt emotion.

The Irish Times aptly describes it as "Tender, poignant, and heartfelt," while the Daily Mail praises it as a "generous novel that celebrates communication, connection, and courage."

At the center of the story is Marie, a woman who owes a debt of gratitude to Michka, her elderly neighbor. However, Michka is facing her own challenges as she grows older and begins to lose her words. Desperate to help her, Marie decides to move Michka into a home where she can receive the care she needs.

But Michka is haunted by strange figures who threaten to unearth her most secret, buried guilt. As her words slip away, she clings to the hope of finding redemption and paying back the debt she owes to Marie and to herself.

Jérôme, a speech therapist, is dispatched to help the home's aging population retain their speech. But Michka is no ordinary client. She carries an old debt that she does not know how to repay, and time is running out.

Gratitude is a beautifully written and darkly gripping novel that explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption. It delves into what we owe one another and the redemptive power of showing thanks. Through the characters of Marie and Michka, the novel offers a poignant reminder of the importance of connection, communication, and the strength of human resilience.

This extraordinary novel will touch the hearts of readers and leave a lasting impression on their souls. It is a testament to the power of storytelling and the ability of literature to evoke emotions and provoke thought.

Weight: 122g
Dimension: 128 x 196 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781526618825