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The Slow Waltz of Turtles
In this mega-bestseller from France and the follow-up to The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles, a woman contends with divorce, family trouble, and even murder in her journey to discover who she really is.
Fortysomething mother of two Josephine Cortes is at a crossroads. She has just moved to a posh new apartment in Paris after the success of the historical novel she ghostwrote for her sister, Iris. Still struggling with her divorce the result of her husband running off to Kenya to start a crocodile farm with his mistress she is now entangled too in a messy lie orchestrated by her sister. And just when things seem they can't get any more complicated, people start turning up dead in her neighborhood.
As Josephine struggles to find her voice and her confidence amidst a messy web of relationships and a string of murders, she and those around her must learn to push on with determination, like headstrong little turtles learning to dance slowly in a world that's too violent and moving too fast."
Fortysomething mother of two Josephine Cortes is at a crossroads. She has just moved to a posh new apartment in Paris after the success of the historical novel she ghostwrote for her sister, Iris. Still struggling with her divorce the result of her husband running off to Kenya to start a crocodile farm with his mistress she is now entangled too in a messy lie orchestrated by her sister. And just when things seem they can't get any more complicated, people start turning up dead in her neighborhood.
As Josephine struggles to find her voice and her confidence amidst a messy web of relationships and a string of murders, she and those around her must learn to push on with determination, like headstrong little turtles learning to dance slowly in a world that's too violent and moving too fast."
Book Details
- Publisher: Large Print Press
- Publish Date: Feb 22nd, 2017
- Pages: 594
- Language: English
- Edition: undefined - undefined
- Dimensions: 8.30in - 5.40in - 1.30in - 1.45lb
- EAN: 9781410495327
- Categories: • Literary• Women• Humorous - General
About the Author
About the Author
Katherine Pancol is one of France's best-known contemporary authors, with millions of copies of her books in print in thirty-one languages. She lives in Paris, France.
About the Translator
William Rodarmor, who also translated Katherine Pancol s The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles in 2013, has translated more than forty books and screenplays and won the Lewis Galantiere Award from the American Translators Association. A retired magazine editor in Berkeley, California, he also edited and translated the anthologies France and French Feast for Whereabouts Press."
Katherine Pancol is one of France's best-known contemporary authors, with millions of copies of her books in print in thirty-one languages. She lives in Paris, France.
About the Translator
William Rodarmor, who also translated Katherine Pancol s The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles in 2013, has translated more than forty books and screenplays and won the Lewis Galantiere Award from the American Translators Association. A retired magazine editor in Berkeley, California, he also edited and translated the anthologies France and French Feast for Whereabouts Press."
Praise for this book
Praise for "The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles"
A satisfying read. "The Washington Post"
Bonjour, book lovers. Get ready for best-selling French author Katherine Pancol s American debut. It s a charmer about fortysomething sisters Iris and Josephine, who have taken very different paths in life but come together when each finds herself in need of a little reinvention. Read it and ouip. "Daily Candy"
Lucky you! You're about to succumb to France's most irresistible writer! At the end of this delicious, tender, funny, heartwarming novel, you'll feel as if Iris and Josephine are part of your family. Tatiana de Rosnay, "New York Times"bestselling author of"Sarah's Key
"
Thought Parisian women are perfect? Think again. A delicious treat about separation, sisterhood, and turning tables. Ines de la Fressange, "New York Times"bestselling author of"Parisian Chic
"
There is a gorgeous and invigorating zip and sparkle to the writing. You read it with a big smile. Elizabeth Buchan, "New York Times"bestselling author of"Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman"
No wonder Katherine Pancol s books are all bestsellers, reading her feels like coming home. Her characters become like friends and family members, and you long to know how they get on. "The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles" has all the quirks, tensions, and belly laughs that family, friendship, and sisterhood can entail. It is touching, entertaining, and vibrant. Cecile David-Weill, author of"The Suitors"
This multilayered well-paced tale will delight you with its entertaining cast of characters and madcap adventures from Paris to the wilds of Africa. Katharine Davis, author of"Capturing Paris"
Pancol deftly manages the constellation of characters in a cleareyed, warmly funny tale. "Kirkus"
Pancol s runaway French bestseller is a satisfying Cinderella story. . . . delicious. "Publishers Weekly"
Riveting . . . Delicious morsels involving every family member compel attention in a title that will appeal to fans of Marian Keyes and Olivia Goldsmith. "Booklist""
A satisfying read. "The Washington Post"
Bonjour, book lovers. Get ready for best-selling French author Katherine Pancol s American debut. It s a charmer about fortysomething sisters Iris and Josephine, who have taken very different paths in life but come together when each finds herself in need of a little reinvention. Read it and ouip. "Daily Candy"
Lucky you! You're about to succumb to France's most irresistible writer! At the end of this delicious, tender, funny, heartwarming novel, you'll feel as if Iris and Josephine are part of your family. Tatiana de Rosnay, "New York Times"bestselling author of"Sarah's Key
"
Thought Parisian women are perfect? Think again. A delicious treat about separation, sisterhood, and turning tables. Ines de la Fressange, "New York Times"bestselling author of"Parisian Chic
"
There is a gorgeous and invigorating zip and sparkle to the writing. You read it with a big smile. Elizabeth Buchan, "New York Times"bestselling author of"Revenge of the Middle-Aged Woman"
No wonder Katherine Pancol s books are all bestsellers, reading her feels like coming home. Her characters become like friends and family members, and you long to know how they get on. "The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles" has all the quirks, tensions, and belly laughs that family, friendship, and sisterhood can entail. It is touching, entertaining, and vibrant. Cecile David-Weill, author of"The Suitors"
This multilayered well-paced tale will delight you with its entertaining cast of characters and madcap adventures from Paris to the wilds of Africa. Katharine Davis, author of"Capturing Paris"
Pancol deftly manages the constellation of characters in a cleareyed, warmly funny tale. "Kirkus"
Pancol s runaway French bestseller is a satisfying Cinderella story. . . . delicious. "Publishers Weekly"
Riveting . . . Delicious morsels involving every family member compel attention in a title that will appeal to fans of Marian Keyes and Olivia Goldsmith. "Booklist""
Praise for The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles
A satisfying read. The Washington Post
Bonjour, book lovers. Get ready for best-selling French author Katherine Pancol s American debut. It s a charmer about fortysomething sisters Iris and Josephine, who have taken very different paths in life but come together when each finds herself in need of a little reinvention. Read it and ouip. Daily Candy
Lucky you! You're about to succumb to France's most irresistible writer! At the end of this delicious, tender, funny, heartwarming novel, you'll feel as if Iris and Josephine are part of your family. Tatiana de Rosnay, New York Timesbestselling author ofSarah's Key
Thought Parisian women are perfect? Think again. A delicious treat about separation, sisterhood, and turning tables. Ines de la Fressange, New York Timesbestselling author ofParisian Chic
There is a gorgeous and invigorating zip and sparkle to the writing. You read it with a big smile. Elizabeth Buchan, New York Timesbestselling author ofRevenge of the Middle-Aged Woman
No wonder Katherine Pancol s books are all bestsellers, reading her feels like coming home. Her characters become like friends and family members, and you long to know how they get on. The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles has all the quirks, tensions, and belly laughs that family, friendship, and sisterhood can entail. It is touching, entertaining, and vibrant. Cecile David-Weill, author ofThe Suitors
This multilayered well-paced tale will delight you with its entertaining cast of characters and madcap adventures from Paris to the wilds of Africa. Katharine Davis, author ofCapturing Paris
Pancol deftly manages the constellation of characters in a cleareyed, warmly funny tale. Kirkus
Pancol s runaway French bestseller is a satisfying Cinderella story. . . . delicious. Publishers Weekly
Riveting . . . Delicious morsels involving every family member compel attention in a title that will appeal to fans of Marian Keyes and Olivia Goldsmith. Booklist"
A satisfying read. The Washington Post
Bonjour, book lovers. Get ready for best-selling French author Katherine Pancol s American debut. It s a charmer about fortysomething sisters Iris and Josephine, who have taken very different paths in life but come together when each finds herself in need of a little reinvention. Read it and ouip. Daily Candy
Lucky you! You're about to succumb to France's most irresistible writer! At the end of this delicious, tender, funny, heartwarming novel, you'll feel as if Iris and Josephine are part of your family. Tatiana de Rosnay, New York Timesbestselling author ofSarah's Key
Thought Parisian women are perfect? Think again. A delicious treat about separation, sisterhood, and turning tables. Ines de la Fressange, New York Timesbestselling author ofParisian Chic
There is a gorgeous and invigorating zip and sparkle to the writing. You read it with a big smile. Elizabeth Buchan, New York Timesbestselling author ofRevenge of the Middle-Aged Woman
No wonder Katherine Pancol s books are all bestsellers, reading her feels like coming home. Her characters become like friends and family members, and you long to know how they get on. The Yellow Eyes of Crocodiles has all the quirks, tensions, and belly laughs that family, friendship, and sisterhood can entail. It is touching, entertaining, and vibrant. Cecile David-Weill, author ofThe Suitors
This multilayered well-paced tale will delight you with its entertaining cast of characters and madcap adventures from Paris to the wilds of Africa. Katharine Davis, author ofCapturing Paris
Pancol deftly manages the constellation of characters in a cleareyed, warmly funny tale. Kirkus
Pancol s runaway French bestseller is a satisfying Cinderella story. . . . delicious. Publishers Weekly
Riveting . . . Delicious morsels involving every family member compel attention in a title that will appeal to fans of Marian Keyes and Olivia Goldsmith. Booklist"