The Man with Yellow Hair

Meriel Mongie

ISBN 10: 1957810203 / ISBN 13: 9781957810201

Verlag: Iska Press, US, 2024

Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781957810201

Inhaltsangabe:

A lost love, an unbreakable friendship, and the quiet beauty of growing older.

Are you searching for one of the best books to read in 2025? Discover a trending contemporary women’s fiction novel set in the heart of South African wine country.

The Man with Yellow Hair is a moving story of friendship, grief, hope, and resilience—ideal for readers of book club fiction, winemaking fiction, and those who love novels about breast cancer, terminal illness, and the enduring power of second chances.

On a horse farm nestled between the Helderberg mountains and the Cape Dutch gables of Stellenbosch, Stella finds solace in the rhythms of animal care and vineyard life. But her world is upended when her oldest friend Faye refuses life-saving treatment for breast cancer, forcing Stella to confront the boundaries of love, loyalty, and regret. As Faye’s illness deepens, the story explores the emotional intricacies of grief and loss, the complexity of female friendship, and the quiet strength found in homecomings.

Through old photo albums, a lost love with yellow hair, and a mysterious girl on a distant farm, Stella is drawn into a journey that unravels the secrets of the past and the hope for healing in the present. Set against the evocative backdrop of a working vineyard, this novel will resonate with fans of Kristin Hannah, Jojo Moyes, Ann Patchett, and The Martha’s Vineyard Beach and Book Club.

Über die Autorin bzw. den Autor: Meriel Mongie is a seasoned writer from South Africa. A retired high school teacher and a proud grandmother, Mongie draws upon her rich life experiences to craft narratives that speak profoundly to mature readers.

Her background provides her with unique insights into the emotional landscapes she explores in her writing.

Bibliografische Details

Titel: The Man with Yellow Hair
Verlag: Iska Press, US
Erscheinungsdatum: 2024
Einband: Hardback
Zustand: New