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Professor Anders Larsen, grieving his wife's death and questioning his future, finds himself drawn to the ancient story of the Tollund Man, a subject celebrated in Seamus Heaney's poetry. Meanwhile, Tina Hopgood, a grandmother living on a remote English farm, feels trapped in a life she never chose. Their shared fascination sparks a correspondence that transcends geography and culture. Through careful, heartfelt letters, Anders and Tina discover common ground and develop an unexpected, supportive friendship. When Tina's letters abruptly cease, Anders faces new despair and must decide how far he will go to reinvent both theirs and his own stories.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: General Fiction/General Fiction
Authors: Anne Youngson
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