Tata

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Tata, Valérie Perrin's first novel since her hit Fresh Water for Flowers, begins with a puzzling phone call. Agnes is asked by a local policeman to identify the body of her Aunt Colette in Gueugnon, even though she believes Colette died three years ago.

A gripping blend of family saga, suspense, and the strength of women shaping their own destinies.

From that mysterious call, Perrin unfolds what she calls her "most ambitious novel yet," weaving a captivating story that combines a multigenerational family drama with a suspenseful chase. Tata celebrates the resilience and creativity of women determined to forge their own paths.

The novel is filled with unforgettable characters, including circus performers, piano prodigies, criminals, survivors, police officers, abusers, footballers, filmmakers, and secret lovers. Through these lives, Perrin masterfully captures life’s unpredictable rhythms with humor, sensitivity, and depth.

This intricate and beautifully crafted tale centers on an extraordinary woman and showcases Perrin’s talent as a storyteller. Critics have hailed Tata as her most intimate, liberating, and significant work to date, cementing her reputation as a remarkable voice in contemporary fiction.

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