On Her Own: A Novel

In "On Her Own," a young runaway named Nina finds shelter with a lonely widow, Carmela, while her mother, Irina, searches for her missing daughter. The novel explores themes of family, love, and redemption and is translated from the Hebrew by Sondra Silverston.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 09 May 2024
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc

A captivating and heart-wrenching tale of two families facing crises and the unexpected sources of love that emerge. The profound mystery at the heart of "On Her Own" revolves around one of the most pressing questions of our time: what it truly means to be a woman in the modern world. This captivating book is a must-read for all the women in your life.

Nina, a teenage runaway, finds herself in an unfamiliar Tel Aviv apartment stairwell, wearing a torn minidress. As her memory begins to resurface, including the abusive older man she's fleeing from and the crime she witnessed, she knows she must find a safe place to hide.

In a chance encounter, Nina is mistaken for Carmela, a lonely old widow suffering from memory loss, by one of the building's tenants, Carmela. Nina sees this as an opportunity for a haven and takes it. Slowly, Nina settles into the apartment, finding solace and reassurance in Carmela.

Meanwhile, Irina, a Russian immigrant, is living a parent's worst nightmare. Her only daughter has gone missing, and she believes Nina's involvement with the wrong men led to her disappearance. Irina is determined to find her, no matter the cost.

Across the ocean, Itamar feels a sense of unease about his mother, Carmela. The guilt he carries for leaving Israel for his pursuit of the American dream stirs up childhood memories and a longing for the family he once had.

"On Her Own" unfolds against the backdrop of Passover and Israel's Independence Day, creating a tense and immersive psychological narrative. The story explores the themes of redemption, the transformative power of unexpected connections, and the resilience of the human spirit.

Translated from the Hebrew by Sondra Silverston, "On Her Own" is a powerful and poignant exploration of the complexities of womanhood and the bonds that can form between strangers in times of crisis.

Weight: 456g
Dimension: 237 x 164 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780063309760