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Rene Karabash & Izidora Angel: She Who Remains – The Book Hive, Norwich
Please join us on Wedneday 11th March to celebrate the publication of Bulgarian author Rene Karabash’s extraordinary debut, She Who Remains — which has just been longlisted for the International Booker Prize! Brought to you by independent translated fiction press extraordinaire (and favourites of The Book Hive), Peirene, the novel unfurls a world of blood feuds and the sworn virgins of Albania.
High in the Accursed Mountains, in a village ruled by the ancient laws of the Kanun, Bekja escapes an arranged marriage by renouncing her womanhood to live as a man. Her decision sets off a brutal chain of events, destroying her family and separating her from the one she loves the most. Years later, as Bekija – now Matija – tells their story to a visiting journalist, long-buried truths come to light, along with the realisation of all that might have been…
Rene will be joined by the translator of the novel (and UEA alumnus) Izidora Angel. They will be in conversation with Peggy Hughes, Chief Executive of the National Centre for Writing. The talk will be interspersed with readings, and there will also be an audience Q&A at the end and the chance to get your copy of the book signed.
A must-attend event! See you there!
Rene Karabash & Izidora Angel: She Who Remains
Wednesday 11th March
The Book Hive, Norwich
Doors 6:30pm for a 7:00pm start
FREE (suggested £2 donation to cover wine)
