In One Brief Moment All Eternity

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In One Brief Moment All Eternity reimagines the story of Gustave Flaubert and his infamous creation, Madame Bovary, through the perspectives of women who played crucial roles in his life. This novel explores the voices of those overlooked by history, blending fact and fiction across time and continents.

A captivating retelling that shines a light on the women behind a legendary writer and the power of storytelling.

Elif Shafak, acclaimed author of There Are Rivers in the Sky and The Island of Missing Trees, invites readers into a vivid world where history’s forgotten women reclaim their stories. Set against the backdrop of upheaval and revolution, the novel follows a devoted nursemaid, an Egyptian dancer, and a passionate lover who challenge the narrative shaped by Flaubert himself.

From Flaubert’s unusual upbringing in a home that doubled as a hospital and morgue, to the bustling streets of nineteenth-century Paris during the Revolution, and further to Istanbul, Cairo, Palestine, and Beirut, this tale spans decades and continents. Through these intertwining voices, Shafak offers an intimate glimpse into the life of a great artist while pondering who gets remembered and who is erased in history and literature.

In One Brief Moment All Eternity is a bold, imaginative journey that celebrates untold stories, marginalized communities, and the resilience of the human spirit. It challenges us to consider who holds the power to speak and what the silenced might have shared, making it a dazzling tribute to literature and the enduring hope that carries us through turmoil.

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