This is not a fast-paced story, and there’s no rush to the plot!
The story unfolds over a long stretch of time without dragging on... A calm, peaceful farming tale about life in the countryside.
This novel follows the challenges faced by one generation of mothers and then the next, and how they overcome them as rural farming practices change. Each woman steadily hones her skills for making a living. The twists and turns along the way, from fumbling beginnings to hard-won expertise, are all part of the journey.
Having seen the world’s coldness and cruelty, all I want is a little patch of peace where I can cleanse my battered soul...
