Traveller at the Gates of Wisdom

Some stories are universal and play out across human history, involving a family who mutate and are joined by others whose deeds change their fate. It is written and will intertwine and evolve over two thousand years, from distant Palestine to a life amongst the stars.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 03 June 2021
Publisher: Transworld Publishers Ltd

Some stories transcend the boundaries of time and human history, unfolding across generations. They are like the river that flows through them, carrying the essence of our collective experience. This narrative begins with a family, a family that undergoes a transformative mutation. At its core, there is a father, a mother, and two sons. One carries the violence inherited from his father, while the other embraces the artistry of his mother. One leaves, while the other remains. As time progresses, they are joined by other individuals whose actions will shape their destinies. This marks the beginning of a remarkable journey that spans two thousand years.

Through their intertwined stories, these characters will meet again and again, across different times and places. From the distant lands of Palestine at the dawn of the first millennium to a life among the stars in the third. While the world around them evolves, their destinies remain steadfast and unwavering. This is the inevitable course that must unfold, as it is written in the grand tapestry of fate.

A Traveller at the Gates of Wisdom is an extraordinary novel by acclaimed writer John Boyne. It is a sweeping and ambitious work that transports readers to distant lands and times, introducing a diverse group of characters whose lives we will come to know and follow until their natural conclusion. This is a story of resilience, love, and the enduring power of destiny, reminding us that our lives are interconnected with those of others and that the journey we take through time and space is a testament to the human spirit and its remarkable capacity for transformation.

Weight: 314g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 34 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781784164188