{"product_id":"9781771667067","title":"Because Venus Crossed an Alpine Violet on the Day that I Was Born","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"In a way, the language is the protagonist in this book. It is luminous and vibrant, full of associations, reflections and quotes. The words embrace the world with sensuality, humour, wonder and a confusion of feelings.\"\n\u003cbr\u003e —Fredrik Wandrup\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a hotel, high up in a mountain village, two sisters aim to reconnect after distant years that contrast their close, almost twin-like upbringing. Martha has just been discharged from a sanatorium after a mental breakdown. Ella agrees to keep her company in the hope that the clean winter air will provide clarity—and a way back to their childhood connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's only when plans go awry, and Martha disappears in a rage, that Ella discovers a new sense of self outside her filial role. This identity is reinforced by various encounters: the hotel receptionist who takes her under her wing; the enigmatic love interest; the wistful, drunken Salvation Army soldier; the carpenter. And not least, Ella's encounter with the writings of Stefan Zweig, which have a profound impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWinner of the Critics' Prize 2018 and shortlisted for the Booksellers' Prize 2018, Mona HØvring's work is as sharp as it sensitive; insightful as it is original when exploring the many distractions of the heart.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book*hug","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46550967976015,"sku":"00000_00000_00000_00000","price":700.0,"currency_code":"TWD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/kinokuniya.com.tw\/products\/9781771667067","provider":"Books Kinokuniya Taiwan","version":"1.0","type":"link"}