A Modern Family

By Helga Flatland, Translated by Rosie Hedger

FICTION

276 Pages, 5 x 7.75

Formats: Mobipocket, EPUB, Trade Paper

Trade Paper, $15.95 (US $15.95) (CA $20.95)

Publication Date: January 2020

ISBN 9781912374458

Rights: US & CA

Orenda Books (Jan 2020)

eBook Editions Available

Will it work on my eReader?

Book Type:

Out of Stock. E-book edition is available.

Overview

The Norwegian Anne Tyler makes her English debut in a beautiful, bittersweet novel of regret, relationships and rare psychological insights

A family holiday creates unexpected drama when Liv, Ellen and Håkon’s elderly parents announce their decision to divorce. The Norwegian Anne Tyler makes her English debut in a beautiful, insightful and perceptive novel.

Reviews

"There is a hint of Ingmar Bergman in this portrayal of a completely normal family, it delves deep and wrenches your heart." —Adresseavisen

"The most beautiful, elegant writing I’ve read in a long time. If you love Anne Tyler, you will ADORE this." —Joanna Cannon, author, The Trouble with Goats and Sheep

Author Biography

Helga Flatland is already one of Norway’s most awarded and widely read authors. She made her literary debut in 2010 with the novel Stay If You Can, Leave If You Must, for which she was awarded the Tarjei Vesaas’ First Book Prize. She has written four novels and a children’s book and has won several other literary awards.

Prospective Publishers

If you are interested in distribution with IPG, please view our information for prospective publishers.