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Maya
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Published:
3 March, 2011
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Description
A mysterious novel by the author of the international bestseller SOPHIE'S WORLD.
A chance meeting on the Fijian island of Taveuni is the trigger for a fascinating and mysterious novel that intertwines the stories of John Spooke, an English author who is grieving for his dead wife; Frank Andersen, a Norwegian evolutionary biologist estranged from his wife Vera; and an enigmatic Spanish couple, Ana and Jose, who are absorbed in their love for each other. Why does Ana bear such a close resemblance to the model for Goya's famous Maja paintings? What is the significance of the Joker as he steps out of his pack of cards? As the action moves from Fiji to Spain, from the present to the past, unfolding further stories within the stories, the novel reveals an astonishing richness and complexity. As bold and imaginative in its sweep as Sophie's World, it shows again that Jostein Gaarder's unique and special gift is to make us wonder at the awe-inspiring mystery of the universe.
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9780753811467 |
| ISBN10 | 0753811464 |
| Number Of Pages | 352 |
| Item Weight | 280 g |
| Product Dimensions | 128 x 196 x 26 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Orion Publishing Co |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Norwegian novelist Jostein Gaarder is best known as the author of the enormously popular Sophie s World: A Novel about the History of Philosophy, a best-seller in 40 countries, with more than 12 million copies sold worldwide.
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Author's Bio
Jostein Gaarder was born in Oslo in 1952. Sophie's World, the first of his books to be published in English, has been translated into sixty languages and has sold over forty million copies. He is the author of many other bestselling, beloved novels and children's books, including The Orange Girl, The Christmas Mystery and The Ringmaster's Daughter. He lives in Oslo with his family.