Pearl

Eight-year-old Marianne is left to grieve her mother's disappearance when she is abandoned in a small village. She finds solace in a medieval poem called "Pearl" and uses it to create a visual illustration, but her childhood home and the past threaten to destroy her. Can art heal her and help her find peace?

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: The Indigo Press

Eight-year-old Marianne's world is turned upside down when her mother suddenly disappears. Left with her baby brother and her grieving father in a dilapidated house on the outskirts of a small village, she clings to the fragmented memories of her mother's love - the scent of fresh herbs, the games they played, and the songs and stories of her childhood.

As time passes, Marianne struggles to adapt to her new reality. She is consumed by her mother's disappearance and the secrets she believes her father is keeping from her. She becomes fixated on unraveling the mysteries surrounding her mother's disappearance and the truth that her father is hiding.

During her search for answers, Marianne discovers a medieval poem called "Pearl." She finds solace in the poem's promise of consolation and decides to make a visual illustration of it, a task that she returns to over and over but somehow never manages to complete.

As Marianne delves deeper into her artistic journey, she is tormented by an unmarked gravestone in an abandoned chapel and the tidal pull of the river, her childhood home. The memories and emotions tied to her childhood begin to haunt her, leading her down a path of self-destruction.

Despite the overwhelming pain and loss, Marianne finds solace in her art. Through her paintings, she is able to express her emotions and connect with her mother on a deeper level. She begins to heal, finding peace and closure in the process.

As Marianne's future as a mother unfolds, she realizes that her mother's love and legacy will live on through her. She is determined to be a strong and loving mother, just like her mother was to her. She uses her art to inspire and encourage others, spreading hope and positivity in a world that often feels dark and uncertain.

In the end, Marianne's journey is a testament to the power of art and the resilience of the human spirit. Through her art, she finds healing, closure, and a renewed sense of purpose. She proves that even in the face of adversity, art can be a source of hope, comfort, and inspiration.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 130 x 198 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911648529