![]() ![]() ( Astrid and Veronika and Sonata for Miriam are equally insightful). I try to read everything Linda Olsson writes. The six day visit from Emma reveals much to the sisters as they begin to see things in a different light-perhaps even understanding. Maria, however, moved on and into a preciously meaningful relationship, one which set her life on an entirely different path. Complicating matters is the fact that Emma married Maria’s boyfriend, and through the years seems to have a happy, settled life. Olsson delicately exhibits how perceptions of particular events can differ from one person to the next even…or perhaps especially. Emma’s insistence to talk about it unnerves Maria, who, over many years has not been able to put it to rest. As the visit begins, it is clear that some underlying family history during their childhood has disrupted their comfort with one another. ![]() ![]() Maria’s sister, Emma has accepted an invitation to visit, even though the invitation is two years old. But underneath it all lies a story of tragedy, estrangement and then, forgiveness. ![]() Linda Olsson’s beautiful writing puts you there the sea breezes, the solitude, the aromas of good food. Step into a small quiet Spanish town and into the home of Maria, the narrator of this story. ![]()
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