8 жизней столетней плутовки | 8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster

8 Lives of a Century-Old Trickster

Mirinae Lee

Overview

At a retirement home, an elderly woman named Ms. Mook begins to share her life story with an obituarist. Her tales span decades and continents, recounting experiences as a slave, escape artist, murderer, terrorist, spy, lover, and mother. The stories, set in WWII Indonesia, Busan during the Korean War, and Cold War Pyongyang, are so varied and extraordinary that their veracity is questioned. This compelling novel explores themes of love, war, deceit, betrayal, identity, and the trickery essential for survival.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in historical fiction with complex female protagonists.
• Those who enjoy narratives about espionage and survival.
• Readers seeking thought-provoking stories about identity and memory.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 304
• Publisher: Little Brown
• Year: 2024
• ISBN: 9780349016771