{"product_id":"the-last-wild-horses-9781471175688","title":"The Last Wild Horses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Last Wild Horses is a novel by Maja Lunde that tells the story of extinction and survival, family and hope, set in the distant past and the dystopian future. It follows the journey of a zoologist and a veterinarian to find and save the Przewalski horse from extinction, and the struggles of a family to hold onto their farm in a uncertain future. The novel explores the bonds between humans, animals, and the indestructible connections that unite us all. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 448 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 16 February 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Simon \u0026amp; Schuster Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe captivating new novel from the acclaimed author of \"The History of Bees\" has been translated into 36 languages and has won the prestigious Norwegian Booksellers Prize. Maja Lunde, the most successful Norwegian author of her generation, returns with a heart-wrenching tale set in the distant past and the dystopian future. The story revolves around extinction and survival, family, and hope.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1881, Mikhail, a zoologist residing in Russia, receives a rare wild horse skeleton. Driven by his passion for exploration, he embarks on an expedition to Mongolia, seeking the fabled Przewalski horse. This journey not only tests his physical strength but also his unwavering heart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1992, Karin, accompanied by her troubled son Mathias and a group of Przewalski horses, travels to Mongolia to reintroduce these magnificent creatures to their native land. Karin, a veterinarian dedicated to saving the breed from extinction, prioritizes the well-being of the wild horses even above her own son.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 2064, Europe faces an uncertain future, but Eva is willing to sacrifice nearly everything to protect her family's farm. Her teenage daughter urges her to leave the farm and Norway, but a pregnant wild mare Eva is tending is about to give birth. Suddenly, a young woman named Louise arrives on the farm with mysterious intentions that could either bring them together or tear them apart.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Last Wild Horses\" is a powerful tale that spans continents and centuries, exploring the indestructible bonds between humans, animals, and the unbreakable connections that unite us all. Translated from the Norwegian by Diane Oatley, this captivating novel is a testament to Maja Lunde's exceptional storytelling and her ability to evoke deep emotions in her readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 310g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 130 x 198 x 31 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781471175688\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maja Lunde","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101379686650,"sku":"9781471175688","price":7.31,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1676629932118_book.jpg?v=1676667658","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-last-wild-horses-9781471175688","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}